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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.86, 4,317.46 and 2,445.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.86, 4,317.46 and 2,445.76 is: 3,671.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.86 : 4,317.46 = 2,445.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.86/4,317.46 = 2,445.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.86x = 4,317.46 × 2,445.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.86x = 10,559,470.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,559,470.97/2,875.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.76

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