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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.39, 3,962.78 and 2,088.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.39, 3,962.78 and 2,088.07 is: 2,877.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.39 : 3,962.78 = 2,088.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.39/3,962.78 = 2,088.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.39x = 3,962.78 × 2,088.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.39x = 8,274,551.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,274,551.59/2,875.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,877.71

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