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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.82, 3,739.38 and 1,923.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.82, 3,739.38 and 1,923.50 is: 2,653.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.82 : 3,739.38 = 1,923.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.82/3,739.38 = 1,923.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.82x = 3,739.38 × 1,923.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.82x = 7,192,697.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,192,697.43/2,710.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,653.33

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