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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.72, 4,134.72 and 1,876.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.72, 4,134.72 and 1,876.08 is: 2,590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.72 : 4,134.72 = 1,876.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.72/4,134.72 = 1,876.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.72x = 4,134.72 × 1,876.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.72x = 7,757,065.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,757,065.50/2,994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.25

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