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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.81, 3,986.75 and 2,179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.81, 3,986.75 and 2,179.40 is: 3,007.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.81 : 3,986.75 = 2,179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.81/3,986.75 = 2,179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.81x = 3,986.75 × 2,179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.81x = 8,688,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,688,738.37/2,888.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.73

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