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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.42, 3,967.40 and 2,088.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.42, 3,967.40 and 2,088.10 is: 2,881.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.42 : 3,967.40 = 2,088.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.42/3,967.40 = 2,088.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.42x = 3,967.40 × 2,088.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.42x = 8,284,327.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,284,327.94/2,875.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,881.08

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