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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.92, 4,076.94 and 1,948.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.92, 4,076.94 and 1,948.08 is: 2,920.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.92 : 4,076.94 = 1,948.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.92/4,076.94 = 1,948.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.92x = 4,076.94 × 1,948.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.92x = 7,942,205.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,942,205.28/2,719.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.01

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