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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.33, 3,976.30 and 1,622.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.33, 3,976.30 and 1,622.43 is: 2,238.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.33 : 3,976.30 = 1,622.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.33/3,976.30 = 1,622.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.33x = 3,976.30 × 1,622.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.33x = 6,451,250.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451,250.56/2,881.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.99

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