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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831.41, 3,906.97 and 1,620.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831.41, 3,906.97 and 1,620.07 is: 2,235.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831.41 : 3,906.97 = 1,620.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831.41/3,906.97 = 1,620.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831.41x = 3,906.97 × 1,620.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831.41x = 6,329,573.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,329,573.05/2,831.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.48

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