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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.92, 4,481.27 and 2,839.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.92, 4,481.27 and 2,839.73 is: 4,259.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.92 : 4,481.27 = 2,839.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.92/4,481.27 = 2,839.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.92x = 4,481.27 × 2,839.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.92x = 12,725,570.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,725,570.90/2,987.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.00

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