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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.31, 3,971.08 and 1,682.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.31, 3,971.08 and 1,682.65 is: 2,322.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.31 : 3,971.08 = 1,682.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.31/3,971.08 = 1,682.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.31x = 3,971.08 × 1,682.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.31x = 6,681,933.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,681,933.56/2,877.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.28

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