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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.75, 4,036.29 and 1,878.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.75, 4,036.29 and 1,878.23 is: 2,592.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.75 : 4,036.29 = 1,878.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.75/4,036.29 = 1,878.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.75x = 4,036.29 × 1,878.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.75x = 7,581,080.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,581,080.97/2,924.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.04

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