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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.42, 3,973.41 and 1,620.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.42, 3,973.41 and 1,620.68 is: 2,236.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.42 : 3,973.41 = 1,620.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.42/3,973.41 = 1,620.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.42x = 3,973.41 × 1,620.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.42x = 6,439,606.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,439,606.25/2,879.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.43

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