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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.87, 3,951.87 and 1,621.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.87, 3,951.87 and 1,621.87 is: 2,238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.87 : 3,951.87 = 1,621.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.87/3,951.87 = 1,621.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.87x = 3,951.87 × 1,621.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.87x = 6,409,419.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,409,419.40/2,863.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.03

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