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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.73, 3,964.03 and 1,613.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.73, 3,964.03 and 1,613.61 is: 2,226.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.73 : 3,964.03 = 1,613.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.73/3,964.03 = 1,613.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.73x = 3,964.03 × 1,613.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.73x = 6,396,398.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,396,398.45/2,872.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.59

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