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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.06, 3,967.62 and 2,595.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.06, 3,967.62 and 2,595.04 is: 3,573.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.06 : 3,967.62 = 2,595.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.06/3,967.62 = 2,595.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.06x = 3,967.62 × 2,595.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.06x = 10,296,132.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,296,132.60/2,881.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.73

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