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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.84, 3,961.38 and 1,939.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.84, 3,961.38 and 1,939.72 is: 2,674.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.84 : 3,961.38 = 1,939.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.84/3,961.38 = 1,939.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.84x = 3,961.38 × 1,939.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.84x = 7,683,968.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,683,968.01/2,872.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,674.69

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