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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.91, 3,973.55 and 2,038.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.91, 3,973.55 and 2,038.73 is: 2,813.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.91 : 3,973.55 = 2,038.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.91/3,973.55 = 2,038.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.91x = 3,973.55 × 2,038.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.91x = 8,100,995.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,100,995.59/2,878.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.91

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