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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.76, 4,315.66 and 2,389.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.76, 4,315.66 and 2,389.25 is: 3,581.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.76 : 4,315.66 = 2,389.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.76/4,315.66 = 2,389.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.76x = 4,315.66 × 2,389.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.76x = 10,311,195.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,311,195.47/2,878.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.82

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