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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.46, 3,962.81 and 1,928.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.46, 3,962.81 and 1,928.83 is: 2,661.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.46 : 3,962.81 = 1,928.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.46/3,962.81 = 1,928.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.46x = 3,962.81 × 1,928.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.46x = 7,643,586.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643,586.81/2,871.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.92

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