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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.44, 4,315.44 and 2,010.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.44, 4,315.44 and 2,010.48 is: 3,017.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.44 : 4,315.44 = 2,010.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.44/4,315.44 = 2,010.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.44x = 4,315.44 × 2,010.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.44x = 8,676,105.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,676,105.81/2,875.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.31

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