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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.39, 3,808.37 and 1,923.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.39, 3,808.37 and 1,923.65 is: 2,650.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.39 : 3,808.37 = 1,923.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.39/3,808.37 = 1,923.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.39x = 3,808.37 × 1,923.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.39x = 7,325,970.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,325,970.95/2,764.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.12

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