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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.26, 4,135.23 and 1,877.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.26, 4,135.23 and 1,877.73 is: 2,592.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.26 : 4,135.23 = 1,877.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.26/4,135.23 = 1,877.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.26x = 4,135.23 × 1,877.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.26x = 7,764,847.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,764,847.90/2,995.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.38

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