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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.13, 4,314.96 and 1,027.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.13, 4,314.96 and 1,027.44 is: 1,541.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.13 : 4,314.96 = 1,027.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.13/4,314.96 = 1,027.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.13x = 4,314.96 × 1,027.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.13x = 4,433,362.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,362.50/2,876.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.43

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