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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.92, 3,963.11 and 1,612.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.92, 3,963.11 and 1,612.82 is: 2,225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.92 : 3,963.11 = 1,612.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.92/3,963.11 = 1,612.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.92x = 3,963.11 × 1,612.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.92x = 6,391,784.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,391,784.91/2,871.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.61

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