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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.57, 4,013.34 and 1,976.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.57, 4,013.34 and 1,976.61 is: 2,728.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.57 : 4,013.34 = 1,976.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.57/4,013.34 = 1,976.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.57x = 4,013.34 × 1,976.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.57x = 7,932,807.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,932,807.98/2,907.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,728.33

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