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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.27, 3,967.71 and 1,616.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.27, 3,967.71 and 1,616.37 is: 2,230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.27 : 3,967.71 = 1,616.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.27/3,967.71 = 1,616.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.27x = 3,967.71 × 1,616.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.27x = 6,413,287.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,413,287.41/2,875.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.50

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