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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.12, 4,203.84 and 1,976.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.12, 4,203.84 and 1,976.67 is: 2,962.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.12 : 4,203.84 = 1,976.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.12/4,203.84 = 1,976.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.12x = 4,203.84 × 1,976.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.12x = 8,309,604.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,309,604.41/2,805.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.30

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