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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.82, 4,133.06 and 1,876.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.82, 4,133.06 and 1,876.28 is: 2,588.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.82 : 4,133.06 = 1,876.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.82/4,133.06 = 1,876.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.82x = 4,133.06 × 1,876.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.82x = 7,754,777.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,754,777.82/2,995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.53

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