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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,880.88, 3,976.34 and 2,041.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,880.88, 3,976.34 and 2,041.72 is: 2,818.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,880.88 : 3,976.34 = 2,041.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,880.88/3,976.34 = 2,041.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,880.88x = 3,976.34 × 2,041.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,880.88x = 8,118,552.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,118,552.76/2,880.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.08

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