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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.96, 4,309.20 and 2,507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.96, 4,309.20 and 2,507.52 is: 3,766.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.96 : 4,309.20 = 2,507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.96/4,309.20 = 2,507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.96x = 4,309.20 × 2,507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.96x = 10,805,405.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,805,405.18/2,868.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.31

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