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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,885.82, 3,979.76 and 2,141.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,885.82, 3,979.76 and 2,141.63 is: 2,953.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,885.82 : 3,979.76 = 2,141.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,885.82/3,979.76 = 2,141.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,885.82x = 3,979.76 × 2,141.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,885.82x = 8,523,173.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,523,173.41/2,885.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,953.47

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