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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.08, 4,313.04 and 1,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.08, 4,313.04 and 1,336 is: 2,003.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.08 : 4,313.04 = 1,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.08/4,313.04 = 1,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.08x = 4,313.04 × 1,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.08x = 5,762,221.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,762,221.44/2,876.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.50

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