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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.46, 4,313.52 and 2,676.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.46, 4,313.52 and 2,676.96 is: 4,010.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.46 : 4,313.52 = 2,676.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.46/4,313.52 = 2,676.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.46x = 4,313.52 × 2,676.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.46x = 11,547,120.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,547,120.50/2,879.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.17

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