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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.28, 3,962.72 and 1,767.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.28, 3,962.72 and 1,767.36 is: 2,437.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.28 : 3,962.72 = 1,767.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.28/3,962.72 = 1,767.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.28x = 3,962.72 × 1,767.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.28x = 7,003,552.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,003,552.82/2,873.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.48

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