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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.10, 3,977.32 and 1,623.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.10, 3,977.32 and 1,623.18 is: 2,240.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.10 : 3,977.32 = 1,623.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.10/3,977.32 = 1,623.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.10x = 3,977.32 × 1,623.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.10x = 6,455,908.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,455,908.99/2,882.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.00

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