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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.24, 3,973.35 and 1,620.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.24, 3,973.35 and 1,620.35 is: 2,236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.24 : 3,973.35 = 1,620.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.24/3,973.35 = 1,620.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.24x = 3,973.35 × 1,620.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.24x = 6,438,197.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438,197.81/2,879.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.08

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