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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.66, 4,312.17 and 2,057.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.66, 4,312.17 and 2,057.67 is: 3,083.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.66 : 4,312.17 = 2,057.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.66/4,312.17 = 2,057.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.66x = 4,312.17 × 2,057.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.66x = 8,873,022.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,873,022.84/2,877.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.42

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