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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.26, 4,063.68 and 1,879.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.26, 4,063.68 and 1,879.46 is: 2,813.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.26 : 4,063.68 = 1,879.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.26/4,063.68 = 1,879.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.26x = 4,063.68 × 1,879.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.26x = 7,637,524.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,637,524.01/2,714.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.85

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