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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.06, 3,976.38 and 2,647.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.06, 3,976.38 and 2,647.74 is: 3,651.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.06 : 3,976.38 = 2,647.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.06/3,976.38 = 2,647.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.06x = 3,976.38 × 2,647.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.06x = 10,528,420.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,528,420.38/2,883.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.82

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