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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.86, 3,981.92 and 2,466.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.86, 3,981.92 and 2,466.93 is: 3,401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.86 : 3,981.92 = 2,466.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.86/3,981.92 = 2,466.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.86x = 3,981.92 × 2,466.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.86x = 9,823,105.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,823,105.57/2,887.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.52

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