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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.03, 4,464.72 and 1,879.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.03, 4,464.72 and 1,879.20 is: 2,819.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.03 : 4,464.72 = 1,879.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.03/4,464.72 = 1,879.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.03x = 4,464.72 × 1,879.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.03x = 8,390,101.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,390,101.82/2,976.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.23

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