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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.44, 3,958.96 and 2,203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.44, 3,958.96 and 2,203.08 is: 3,041.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.44 : 3,958.96 = 2,203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.44/3,958.96 = 2,203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.44x = 3,958.96 × 2,203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.44x = 8,721,905.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,721,905.60/2,867.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.70

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