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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.64, 3,966.90 and 1,826.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.64, 3,966.90 and 1,826.60 is: 2,519.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.64 : 3,966.90 = 1,826.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.64/3,966.90 = 1,826.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.64x = 3,966.90 × 1,826.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.64x = 7,245,939.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,245,939.54/2,875.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.77

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