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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.68, 3,965.52 and 1,631.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.68, 3,965.52 and 1,631.68 is: 2,251.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.68 : 3,965.52 = 1,631.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.68/3,965.52 = 1,631.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.68x = 3,965.52 × 1,631.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.68x = 6,470,459.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,470,459.67/2,873.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.63

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