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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,871.60, 6,722.88 and 2,882.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,871.60, 6,722.88 and 2,882.11 is: 3,977.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,871.60 : 6,722.88 = 2,882.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,871.60/6,722.88 = 2,882.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,871.60x = 6,722.88 × 2,882.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,871.60x = 19,376,052.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,376,052.06/4,871.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.35

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