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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.61, 3,830.18 and 1,936.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.61, 3,830.18 and 1,936.53 is: 2,673.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.61 : 3,830.18 = 1,936.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.61/3,830.18 = 1,936.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.61x = 3,830.18 × 1,936.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.61x = 7,417,248.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,417,248.79/2,774.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.26

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