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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.92, 3,983.58 and 1,840.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.92, 3,983.58 and 1,840.59 is: 2,538.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.92 : 3,983.58 = 1,840.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.92/3,983.58 = 1,840.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.92x = 3,983.58 × 1,840.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.92x = 7,332,137.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,332,137.51/2,887.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.90

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