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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.59, 3,961.26 and 2,705.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.59, 3,961.26 and 2,705.17 is: 3,730.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.59 : 3,961.26 = 2,705.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.59/3,961.26 = 2,705.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.59x = 3,961.26 × 2,705.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.59x = 10,715,881.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,715,881.71/2,872.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.39

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