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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.96, 4,481.35 and 2,839.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.96, 4,481.35 and 2,839.77 is: 4,259.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.96 : 4,481.35 = 2,839.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.96/4,481.35 = 2,839.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.96x = 4,481.35 × 2,839.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.96x = 12,725,996.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,725,996.19/2,987.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.09

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