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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.76, 4,316.40 and 2,060.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.76, 4,316.40 and 2,060.28 is: 3,091.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.76 : 4,316.40 = 2,060.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.76/4,316.40 = 2,060.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.76x = 4,316.40 × 2,060.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.76x = 8,892,992.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,892,992.59/2,876.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.32

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