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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.93, 3,967.67 and 2,246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.93, 3,967.67 and 2,246.48 is: 3,098.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.93 : 3,967.67 = 2,246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.93/3,967.67 = 2,246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.93x = 3,967.67 × 2,246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.93x = 8,913,277.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,913,277.08/2,876.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.20

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