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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.71, 3,976.29 and 1,702.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.71, 3,976.29 and 1,702.62 is: 2,349.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.71 : 3,976.29 = 1,702.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.71/3,976.29 = 1,702.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.71x = 3,976.29 × 1,702.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.71x = 6,770,110.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,770,110.88/2,881.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.34

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