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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.58, 4,008.18 and 1,893.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.58, 4,008.18 and 1,893.09 is: 2,840.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.58 : 4,008.18 = 1,893.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.58/4,008.18 = 1,893.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.58x = 4,008.18 × 1,893.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.58x = 7,587,845.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,587,845.48/2,671.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.21

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