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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,880.74, 3,973.38 and 1,996.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,880.74, 3,973.38 and 1,996.82 is: 2,754.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,880.74 : 3,973.38 = 1,996.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,880.74/3,973.38 = 1,996.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,880.74x = 3,973.38 × 1,996.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,880.74x = 7,934,124.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,934,124.65/2,880.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.20

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