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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.56, 3,963.81 and 1,613.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.56, 3,963.81 and 1,613.41 is: 2,226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.56 : 3,963.81 = 1,613.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.56/3,963.81 = 1,613.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.56x = 3,963.81 × 1,613.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.56x = 6,395,250.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,395,250.69/2,872.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.32

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