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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.88, 4,312.80 and 2,110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.88, 4,312.80 and 2,110.72 is: 3,166.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.88 : 4,312.80 = 2,110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.88/4,312.80 = 2,110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.88x = 4,312.80 × 2,110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.88x = 9,103,113.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,103,113.22/2,874.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.43

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