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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.33, 4,313.59 and 1,907.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.33, 4,313.59 and 1,907.57 is: 2,860.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.33 : 4,313.59 = 1,907.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.33/4,313.59 = 1,907.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.33x = 4,313.59 × 1,907.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.33x = 8,228,474.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,228,474.88/2,876.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.75

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