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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.32, 3,968.09 and 1,879.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.32, 3,968.09 and 1,879.87 is: 2,593.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.32 : 3,968.09 = 1,879.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.32/3,968.09 = 1,879.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.32x = 3,968.09 × 1,879.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.32x = 7,459,493.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,459,493.35/2,876.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.42

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