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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.40, 3,963.47 and 1,613.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.40, 3,963.47 and 1,613.48 is: 2,226.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.40 : 3,963.47 = 1,613.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.40/3,963.47 = 1,613.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.40x = 3,963.47 × 1,613.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.40x = 6,394,951.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,394,951.69/2,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.35

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