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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.53, 4,132.96 and 1,876.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.53, 4,132.96 and 1,876.41 is: 2,589.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.53 : 4,132.96 = 1,876.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.53/4,132.96 = 1,876.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.53x = 4,132.96 × 1,876.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.53x = 7,755,122.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,755,122.78/2,994.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.77

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