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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.40, 3,965.56 and 1,929.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.40, 3,965.56 and 1,929.56 is: 2,663.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.40 : 3,965.56 = 1,929.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.40/3,965.56 = 1,929.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.40x = 3,965.56 × 1,929.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.40x = 7,651,761.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,651,761.30/2,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.90

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