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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.47, 3,970.91 and 1,618.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.47, 3,970.91 and 1,618.53 is: 2,233.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.47 : 3,970.91 = 1,618.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.47/3,970.91 = 1,618.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.47x = 3,970.91 × 1,618.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.47x = 6,427,009.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,427,009.02/2,877.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.56

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