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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878.47, 3,971.61 and 1,619.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878.47, 3,971.61 and 1,619.28 is: 2,234.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878.47 : 3,971.61 = 1,619.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878.47/3,971.61 = 1,619.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878.47x = 3,971.61 × 1,619.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878.47x = 6,431,148.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,431,148.64/2,878.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,234.22

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