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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.83, 3,968.63 and 1,616.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.83, 3,968.63 and 1,616.89 is: 2,231.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.83 : 3,968.63 = 1,616.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.83/3,968.63 = 1,616.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.83x = 3,968.63 × 1,616.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.83x = 6,416,833.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,416,833.66/2,875.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.30

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