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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.41, 3,972.33 and 1,619.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.41, 3,972.33 and 1,619.67 is: 2,235.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.41 : 3,972.33 = 1,619.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.41/3,972.33 = 1,619.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.41x = 3,972.33 × 1,619.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.41x = 6,433,863.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,433,863.73/2,878.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.21

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