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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.52, 3,963.30 and 1,929.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.52, 3,963.30 and 1,929.06 is: 2,660.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.52 : 3,963.30 = 1,929.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.52/3,963.30 = 1,929.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.52x = 3,963.30 × 1,929.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.52x = 7,645,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,645,443.50/2,873.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.65

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