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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.80, 4,328.97 and 2,631

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.80, 4,328.97 and 2,631 is: 3,944.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.80 : 4,328.97 = 2,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.80/4,328.97 = 2,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.80x = 4,328.97 × 2,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.80x = 11,389,520.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,389,520.07/2,887.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.01

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