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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.60, 4,314.88 and 2,362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.60, 4,314.88 and 2,362.52 is: 3,543.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.60 : 4,314.88 = 2,362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.60/4,314.88 = 2,362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.60x = 4,314.88 × 2,362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.60x = 10,193,990.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,193,990.30/2,876.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.76

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