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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.82, 3,966.75 and 2,747.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.82, 3,966.75 and 2,747.18 is: 3,789.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.82 : 3,966.75 = 2,747.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.82/3,966.75 = 2,747.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.82x = 3,966.75 × 2,747.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.82x = 10,897,376.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,897,376.27/2,875.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.31

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