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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.28, 3,958.90 and 2,606.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.28, 3,958.90 and 2,606.48 is: 3,573.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.28 : 3,958.90 = 2,606.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.28/3,958.90 = 2,606.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.28x = 3,958.90 × 2,606.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.28x = 10,318,793.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,318,793.67/2,887.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.88

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