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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.95, 3,688.75 and 1,886.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.95, 3,688.75 and 1,886.27 is: 2,602.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.95 : 3,688.75 = 1,886.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.95/3,688.75 = 1,886.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.95x = 3,688.75 × 1,886.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.95x = 6,957,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,957,978.46/2,673.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.13

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