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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.88, 3,952.15 and 1,621.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.88, 3,952.15 and 1,621.88 is: 2,238.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.88 : 3,952.15 = 1,621.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.88/3,952.15 = 1,621.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.88x = 3,952.15 × 1,621.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.88x = 6,409,889.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,409,889.23/2,863.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.19

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