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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.67, 3,976.52 and 1,622.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.67, 3,976.52 and 1,622.93 is: 2,239.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.67 : 3,976.52 = 1,622.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.67/3,976.52 = 1,622.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.67x = 3,976.52 × 1,622.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.67x = 6,453,585.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,453,585.61/2,881.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.53

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