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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.76, 3,971.76 and 1,885.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.76, 3,971.76 and 1,885.16 is: 2,600.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.76 : 3,971.76 = 1,885.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.76/3,971.76 = 1,885.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.76x = 3,971.76 × 1,885.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.76x = 7,487,403.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,487,403.08/2,878.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.91

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