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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.81, 3,950.68 and 1,620.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.81, 3,950.68 and 1,620.81 is: 2,236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.81 : 3,950.68 = 1,620.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.81/3,950.68 = 1,620.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.81x = 3,950.68 × 1,620.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.81x = 6,403,315.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,403,315.58/2,862.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.72

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