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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.36, 3,962.52 and 1,629.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.36, 3,962.52 and 1,629.36 is: 2,248.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.36 : 3,962.52 = 1,629.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.36/3,962.52 = 1,629.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.36x = 3,962.52 × 1,629.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.36x = 6,456,371.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,456,371.59/2,871.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248.54

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