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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.28, 4,294.97 and 2,522.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.28, 4,294.97 and 2,522.27 is: 3,766.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.28 : 4,294.97 = 2,522.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.28/4,294.97 = 2,522.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.28x = 4,294.97 × 2,522.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.28x = 10,833,039.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,833,039.90/2,876.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.34

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