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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.76, 3,967.14 and 2,091.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.76, 3,967.14 and 2,091.56 is: 2,882.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.76 : 3,967.14 = 2,091.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.76/3,967.14 = 2,091.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.76x = 3,967.14 × 2,091.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.76x = 8,297,511.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,297,511.34/2,878.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,882.32

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