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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.27, 4,015.20 and 1,897.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.27, 4,015.20 and 1,897.77 is: 2,847.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.27 : 4,015.20 = 1,897.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.27/4,015.20 = 1,897.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.27x = 4,015.20 × 1,897.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.27x = 7,619,926.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,619,926.10/2,676.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.22

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