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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.03, 3,975.63 and 2,508.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.03, 3,975.63 and 2,508.35 is: 3,460.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.03 : 3,975.63 = 2,508.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.03/3,975.63 = 2,508.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.03x = 3,975.63 × 2,508.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.03x = 9,972,271.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,972,271.51/2,882.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.16

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