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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.54, 4,317.78 and 2,063.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.54, 4,317.78 and 2,063.26 is: 3,085.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.54 : 4,317.78 = 2,063.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.54/4,317.78 = 2,063.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.54x = 4,317.78 × 2,063.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.54x = 8,908,702.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,908,702.76/2,887.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.22

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