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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.87, 3,970.52 and 1,991.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.87, 3,970.52 and 1,991.35 is: 2,749.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.87 : 3,970.52 = 1,991.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.87/3,970.52 = 1,991.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.87x = 3,970.52 × 1,991.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.87x = 7,906,695.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,906,695.00/2,875.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.32

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