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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.96, 3,986.58 and 2,592.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.96, 3,986.58 and 2,592.76 is: 3,579.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.96 : 3,986.58 = 2,592.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.96/3,986.58 = 2,592.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.96x = 3,986.58 × 2,592.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.96x = 10,336,245.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,336,245.16/2,887.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.08

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