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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.65, 3,971.06 and 1,618.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.65, 3,971.06 and 1,618.70 is: 2,233.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.65 : 3,971.06 = 1,618.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.65/3,971.06 = 1,618.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.65x = 3,971.06 × 1,618.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.65x = 6,427,926.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,427,926.87/2,877.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.75

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