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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.50, 3,964.60 and 1,876.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.50, 3,964.60 and 1,876.06 is: 2,589.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.50 : 3,964.60 = 1,876.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.50/3,964.60 = 1,876.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.50x = 3,964.60 × 1,876.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.50x = 7,437,827.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,437,827.48/2,872.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.32

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