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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.76, 3,976.82 and 1,639.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.76, 3,976.82 and 1,639.76 is: 2,262.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.76 : 3,976.82 = 1,639.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.76/3,976.82 = 1,639.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.76x = 3,976.82 × 1,639.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.76x = 6,521,030.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,521,030.36/2,881.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.86

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