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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.97, 4,035.38 and 1,877.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.97, 4,035.38 and 1,877.64 is: 2,590.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.97 : 4,035.38 = 1,877.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.97/4,035.38 = 1,877.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.97x = 4,035.38 × 1,877.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.97x = 7,576,990.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,576,990.90/2,924.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.45

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