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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.78, 3,964.77 and 1,879.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.78, 3,964.77 and 1,879.62 is: 2,593.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.78 : 3,964.77 = 1,879.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.78/3,964.77 = 1,879.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.78x = 3,964.77 × 1,879.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.78x = 7,452,260.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,452,260.99/2,873.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.20

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