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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.48, 3,976.86 and 1,763.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.48, 3,976.86 and 1,763.08 is: 2,433.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.48 : 3,976.86 = 1,763.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.48/3,976.86 = 1,763.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.48x = 3,976.86 × 1,763.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.48x = 7,011,522.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,011,522.33/2,881.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.31

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