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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,880.52, 3,975.15 and 1,621.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,880.52, 3,975.15 and 1,621.33 is: 2,237.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,880.52 : 3,975.15 = 1,621.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,880.52/3,975.15 = 1,621.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,880.52x = 3,975.15 × 1,621.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,880.52x = 6,445,030.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,445,030.70/2,880.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.45

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