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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.91, 4,088.27 and 1,900.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.91, 4,088.27 and 1,900.87 is: 2,622.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.91 : 4,088.27 = 1,900.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.91/4,088.27 = 1,900.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.91x = 4,088.27 × 1,900.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.91x = 7,771,264.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,771,264.33/2,962.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.85

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