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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.03, 4,316.49 and 2,362.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.03, 4,316.49 and 2,362.68 is: 3,544.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.03 : 4,316.49 = 2,362.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.03/4,316.49 = 2,362.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.03x = 4,316.49 × 2,362.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.03x = 10,198,484.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,198,484.59/2,877.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.80

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