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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.80, 3,974.76 and 2,135.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.80, 3,974.76 and 2,135.79 is: 2,945.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.80 : 3,974.76 = 2,135.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.80/3,974.76 = 2,135.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.80x = 3,974.76 × 2,135.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.80x = 8,489,252.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,489,252.66/2,881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,945.82

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