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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.93, 3,754.24 and 1,877.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.93, 3,754.24 and 1,877.15 is: 2,592.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.93 : 3,754.24 = 1,877.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.93/3,754.24 = 1,877.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.93x = 3,754.24 × 1,877.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.93x = 7,047,276.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,047,276.31/2,717.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.88

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