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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.26, 3,971.99 and 1,619.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.26, 3,971.99 and 1,619.31 is: 2,234.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.26 : 3,971.99 = 1,619.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.26/3,971.99 = 1,619.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.26x = 3,971.99 × 1,619.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.26x = 6,431,888.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,431,888.55/2,878.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,234.65

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