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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.36, 4,227.78 and 2,875.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.36, 4,227.78 and 2,875.68 is: 3,968.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.36 : 4,227.78 = 2,875.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.36/4,227.78 = 2,875.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.36x = 4,227.78 × 2,875.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.36x = 12,157,742.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,157,742.39/3,063.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.76

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