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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.53, 4,042.18 and 1,923.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.53, 4,042.18 and 1,923.32 is: 2,877.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.53 : 4,042.18 = 1,923.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.53/4,042.18 = 1,923.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.53x = 4,042.18 × 1,923.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.53x = 7,774,418.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,774,418.15/2,701.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,877.78

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