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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.39, 4,317.68 and 2,188.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.39, 4,317.68 and 2,188.35 is: 3,283.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.39 : 4,317.68 = 2,188.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.39/4,317.68 = 2,188.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.39x = 4,317.68 × 2,188.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.39x = 9,448,600.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,448,600.50/2,877.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.74

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