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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.94, 3,970.08 and 1,618.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.94, 3,970.08 and 1,618.02 is: 2,232.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.94 : 3,970.08 = 1,618.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.94/3,970.08 = 1,618.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.94x = 3,970.08 × 1,618.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.94x = 6,423,668.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,423,668.84/2,876.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,232.81

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