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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.70, 3,968.34 and 1,616.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.70, 3,968.34 and 1,616.96 is: 2,231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.70 : 3,968.34 = 1,616.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.70/3,968.34 = 1,616.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.70x = 3,968.34 × 1,616.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.70x = 6,416,660.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,416,660.00/2,875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.34

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