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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.76, 4,003.62 and 2,064.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.76, 4,003.62 and 2,064.68 is: 2,847.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.76 : 4,003.62 = 2,064.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.76/4,003.62 = 2,064.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.76x = 4,003.62 × 2,064.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.76x = 8,266,194.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,266,194.14/2,902.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.70

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