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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.40, 3,962.76 and 1,612.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.40, 3,962.76 and 1,612.72 is: 2,225.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.40 : 3,962.76 = 1,612.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.40/3,962.76 = 1,612.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.40x = 3,962.76 × 1,612.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.40x = 6,390,822.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,390,822.31/2,871.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.68

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