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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.02, 3,973.61 and 1,871.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.02, 3,973.61 and 1,871.97 is: 2,583.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.02 : 3,973.61 = 1,871.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.02/3,973.61 = 1,871.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.02x = 3,973.61 × 1,871.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.02x = 7,438,469.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,438,469.35/2,879.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.68

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