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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.44, 3,962.58 and 1,612.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.44, 3,962.58 and 1,612.44 is: 2,225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.44 : 3,962.58 = 1,612.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.44/3,962.58 = 1,612.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.44x = 3,962.58 × 1,612.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.44x = 6,389,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,389,422.50/2,871.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.16

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