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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.23, 4,281.81 and 1,621.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.23, 4,281.81 and 1,621.90 is: 2,429.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.23 : 4,281.81 = 1,621.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.23/4,281.81 = 1,621.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.23x = 4,281.81 × 1,621.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.23x = 6,944,667.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,944,667.64/2,858.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,429.71

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