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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.76, 4,306.27 and 2,803.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.76, 4,306.27 and 2,803.62 is: 4,176.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.76 : 4,306.27 = 2,803.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.76/4,306.27 = 2,803.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.76x = 4,306.27 × 2,803.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.76x = 12,073,137.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,073,137.69/2,890.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.45

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