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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.33, 3,962.39 and 1,612.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.33, 3,962.39 and 1,612.40 is: 2,225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.33 : 3,962.39 = 1,612.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.33/3,962.39 = 1,612.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.33x = 3,962.39 × 1,612.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.33x = 6,388,929.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,388,929.76/2,871.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.08

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