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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.13, 3,985.38 and 1,768.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.13, 3,985.38 and 1,768.38 is: 2,441.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.13 : 3,985.38 = 1,768.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.13/3,985.38 = 1,768.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.13x = 3,985.38 × 1,768.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.13x = 7,047,666.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,047,666.28/2,887.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.07

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