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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.54, 4,112.73 and 2,871.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.54, 4,112.73 and 2,871.42 is: 3,967.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.54 : 4,112.73 = 2,871.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.54/4,112.73 = 2,871.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.54x = 4,112.73 × 2,871.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.54x = 11,809,375.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,809,375.18/2,976.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.48

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