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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.48, 3,968.21 and 1,616.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.48, 3,968.21 and 1,616.47 is: 2,230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.48 : 3,968.21 = 1,616.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.48/3,968.21 = 1,616.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.48x = 3,968.21 × 1,616.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.48x = 6,414,499.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,414,499.77/2,875.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.76

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