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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.68, 3,972.62 and 2,249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.68, 3,972.62 and 2,249.94 is: 3,104.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.68 : 3,972.62 = 2,249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.68/3,972.62 = 2,249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.68x = 3,972.62 × 2,249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.68x = 8,938,156.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,938,156.64/2,878.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.95

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