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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.56, 3,965.40 and 1,876.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.56, 3,965.40 and 1,876.96 is: 2,590.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.56 : 3,965.40 = 1,876.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.56/3,965.40 = 1,876.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.56x = 3,965.40 × 1,876.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.56x = 7,442,897.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,442,897.18/2,873.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.13

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