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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.28, 4,309.92 and 2,665.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.28, 4,309.92 and 2,665.92 is: 3,998.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.28 : 4,309.92 = 2,665.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.28/4,309.92 = 2,665.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.28x = 4,309.92 × 2,665.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.28x = 11,489,901.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,489,901.93/2,873.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.88

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