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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.70, 3,965.62 and 2,034.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.70, 3,965.62 and 2,034.81 is: 2,805.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.70 : 3,965.62 = 2,034.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.70/3,965.62 = 2,034.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.70x = 3,965.62 × 2,034.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.70x = 8,069,283.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,069,283.23/2,876.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.05

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