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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.52, 4,132.34 and 1,876.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.52, 4,132.34 and 1,876.06 is: 2,588.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.52 : 4,132.34 = 1,876.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.52/4,132.34 = 1,876.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.52x = 4,132.34 × 1,876.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.52x = 7,752,525.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,752,525.88/2,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.90

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