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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.02, 3,975.66 and 1,622.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.02, 3,975.66 and 1,622.28 is: 2,238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.02 : 3,975.66 = 1,622.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.02/3,975.66 = 1,622.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.02x = 3,975.66 × 1,622.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.02x = 6,449,633.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,449,633.70/2,881.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.66

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