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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.91, 4,319.33 and 2,394.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.91, 4,319.33 and 2,394.77 is: 3,596.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.91 : 4,319.33 = 2,394.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.91/4,319.33 = 2,394.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.91x = 4,319.33 × 2,394.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.91x = 10,343,768.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,343,768.33/2,875.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.70

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