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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.24, 3,971.07 and 1,618.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.24, 3,971.07 and 1,618.86 is: 2,234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.24 : 3,971.07 = 1,618.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.24/3,971.07 = 1,618.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.24x = 3,971.07 × 1,618.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.24x = 6,428,606.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,428,606.38/2,877.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,234.30

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