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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.27, 3,977.15 and 1,623.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.27, 3,977.15 and 1,623.12 is: 2,239.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.27 : 3,977.15 = 1,623.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.27/3,977.15 = 1,623.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.27x = 3,977.15 × 1,623.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.27x = 6,455,383.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,455,383.59/2,882.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.69

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