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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.77, 3,744.33 and 1,876.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.77, 3,744.33 and 1,876.87 is: 2,588.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.77 : 3,744.33 = 1,876.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.77/3,744.33 = 1,876.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.77x = 3,744.33 × 1,876.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.77x = 7,027,618.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,027,618.29/2,714.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.66

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