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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.76, 3,962.60 and 1,612.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.76, 3,962.60 and 1,612.56 is: 2,225.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.76 : 3,962.60 = 1,612.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.76/3,962.60 = 1,612.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.76x = 3,962.60 × 1,612.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.76x = 6,389,930.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,389,930.26/2,871.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.09

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