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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.25, 4,302.56 and 2,632.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.25, 4,302.56 and 2,632.68 is: 3,942.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.25 : 4,302.56 = 2,632.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.25/4,302.56 = 2,632.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.25x = 4,302.56 × 2,632.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.25x = 11,327,261.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,327,261.25/2,873.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.31

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