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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.53, 3,966.77 and 1,931.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.53, 3,966.77 and 1,931.54 is: 2,664.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.53 : 3,966.77 = 1,931.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.53/3,966.77 = 1,931.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.53x = 3,966.77 × 1,931.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.53x = 7,661,945.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,661,945.43/2,875.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,664.53

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