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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986.78, 4,473.21 and 2,882.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986.78, 4,473.21 and 2,882.96 is: 4,317.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986.78 : 4,473.21 = 2,882.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986.78/4,473.21 = 2,882.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986.78x = 4,473.21 × 2,882.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986.78x = 12,896,107.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,896,107.50/2,986.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.73

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