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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.05, 3,973.41 and 1,620.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.05, 3,973.41 and 1,620.41 is: 2,236.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.05 : 3,973.41 = 1,620.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.05/3,973.41 = 1,620.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.05x = 3,973.41 × 1,620.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.05x = 6,438,539.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438,539.31/2,879.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.34

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