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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.68, 4,314.78 and 1,336.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.68, 4,314.78 and 1,336.68 is: 2,005.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.68 : 4,314.78 = 1,336.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.68/4,314.78 = 1,336.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.68x = 4,314.78 × 1,336.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.68x = 5,767,480.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,767,480.13/2,875.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.61

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