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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.91, 3,976.99 and 1,622.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.91, 3,976.99 and 1,622.97 is: 2,239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.91 : 3,976.99 = 1,622.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.91/3,976.99 = 1,622.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.91x = 3,976.99 × 1,622.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.91x = 6,454,546.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,454,546.32/2,881.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.68

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