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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.34, 3,972.18 and 1,619.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.34, 3,972.18 and 1,619.38 is: 2,234.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.34 : 3,972.18 = 1,619.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.34/3,972.18 = 1,619.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.34x = 3,972.18 × 1,619.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.34x = 6,432,468.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,432,468.85/2,878.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,234.78

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