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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.27, 4,301.82 and 2,666.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.27, 4,301.82 and 2,666.10 is: 3,987.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.27 : 4,301.82 = 2,666.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.27/4,301.82 = 2,666.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.27x = 4,301.82 × 2,666.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.27x = 11,469,082.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,469,082.30/2,876.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.48

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