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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.50, 3,977.67 and 1,928.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.50, 3,977.67 and 1,928.05 is: 2,659.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.50 : 3,977.67 = 1,928.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.50/3,977.67 = 1,928.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.50x = 3,977.67 × 1,928.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.50x = 7,669,166.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,669,166.30/2,883.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.67

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