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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.44, 3,976.10 and 1,622.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.44, 3,976.10 and 1,622.46 is: 2,238.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.44 : 3,976.10 = 1,622.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.44/3,976.10 = 1,622.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.44x = 3,976.10 × 1,622.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.44x = 6,451,063.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451,063.21/2,881.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.83

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