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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.68, 3,976.92 and 1,639.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.68, 3,976.92 and 1,639.68 is: 2,262.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.68 : 3,976.92 = 1,639.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.68/3,976.92 = 1,639.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.68x = 3,976.92 × 1,639.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.68x = 6,520,876.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,520,876.19/2,881.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.87

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