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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.10, 4,312.71 and 1,026.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.10, 4,312.71 and 1,026.95 is: 1,539.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.10 : 4,312.71 = 1,026.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.10/4,312.71 = 1,026.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.10x = 4,312.71 × 1,026.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.10x = 4,428,915.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,428,915.97/2,876.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.90

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