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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.27, 4,300.32 and 2,665.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.27, 4,300.32 and 2,665.10 is: 3,985.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.27 : 4,300.32 = 2,665.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.27/4,300.32 = 2,665.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.27x = 4,300.32 × 2,665.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.27x = 11,460,782.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,460,782.83/2,875.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.98

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