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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.94, 3,960.84 and 2,768.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.94, 3,960.84 and 2,768.88 is: 3,797.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.94 : 3,960.84 = 2,768.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.94/3,960.84 = 2,768.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.94x = 3,960.84 × 2,768.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.94x = 10,967,090.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,967,090.66/2,887.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.55

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