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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.99, 4,312.44 and 2,027.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.99, 4,312.44 and 2,027.19 is: 3,040.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.99 : 4,312.44 = 2,027.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.99/4,312.44 = 2,027.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.99x = 4,312.44 × 2,027.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.99x = 8,742,135.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,742,135.24/2,874.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.76

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