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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.64, 3,964.48 and 1,630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.64, 3,964.48 and 1,630.72 is: 2,250.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.64 : 3,964.48 = 1,630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.64/3,964.48 = 1,630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.64x = 3,964.48 × 1,630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.64x = 6,464,956.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,464,956.83/2,872.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.53

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