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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.64, 3,970.92 and 1,994.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.64, 3,970.92 and 1,994.96 is: 2,751.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.64 : 3,970.92 = 1,994.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.64/3,970.92 = 1,994.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.64x = 3,970.92 × 1,994.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.64x = 7,921,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,921,826.56/2,878.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.93

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