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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.93, 4,039.13 and 1,878.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.93, 4,039.13 and 1,878.82 is: 2,594.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.93 : 4,039.13 = 1,878.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.93/4,039.13 = 1,878.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.93x = 4,039.13 × 1,878.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.93x = 7,588,792.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,588,792.83/2,924.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.52

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