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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.82, 3,963.06 and 1,612.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.82, 3,963.06 and 1,612.88 is: 2,225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.82 : 3,963.06 = 1,612.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.82/3,963.06 = 1,612.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.82x = 3,963.06 × 1,612.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.82x = 6,391,940.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,391,940.21/2,871.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.75

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