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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.12, 4,311.77 and 2,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.12, 4,311.77 and 2,062.40 is: 3,085.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.12 : 4,311.77 = 2,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.12/4,311.77 = 2,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.12x = 4,311.77 × 2,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.12x = 8,892,562.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,892,562.58/2,882.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.43

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