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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.60, 4,176.72 and 1,907.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.60, 4,176.72 and 1,907.76 is: 2,631.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.60 : 4,176.72 = 1,907.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.60/4,176.72 = 1,907.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.60x = 4,176.72 × 1,907.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.60x = 7,968,179.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,968,179.35/3,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,631.85

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