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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.75, 3,967.71 and 1,878.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.75, 3,967.71 and 1,878.31 is: 2,592.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.75 : 3,967.71 = 1,878.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.75/3,967.71 = 1,878.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.75x = 3,967.71 × 1,878.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.75x = 7,452,589.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,452,589.37/2,874.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.43

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