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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.44, 4,314.62 and 1,396.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.44, 4,314.62 and 1,396.16 is: 2,093.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.44 : 4,314.62 = 1,396.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.44/4,314.62 = 1,396.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.44x = 4,314.62 × 1,396.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.44x = 6,023,899.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,023,899.86/2,877.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.49

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