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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.13, 3,970.35 and 1,618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.13, 3,970.35 and 1,618.24 is: 2,233.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.13 : 3,970.35 = 1,618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.13/3,970.35 = 1,618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.13x = 3,970.35 × 1,618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.13x = 6,424,979.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,424,979.18/2,877.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.12

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