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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.95, 4,462.39 and 1,882.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.95, 4,462.39 and 1,882.04 is: 2,821.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.95 : 4,462.39 = 1,882.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.95/4,462.39 = 1,882.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.95x = 4,462.39 × 1,882.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.95x = 8,398,376.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,398,376.52/2,976.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.13

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