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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.60, 4,295.52 and 2,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.60, 4,295.52 and 2,664 is: 3,976.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.60 : 4,295.52 = 2,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.60/4,295.52 = 2,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.60x = 4,295.52 × 2,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.60x = 11,443,265.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,443,265.28/2,877.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.67

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