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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.58, 3,977.94 and 1,623.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.58, 3,977.94 and 1,623.66 is: 2,240.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.58 : 3,977.94 = 1,623.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.58/3,977.94 = 1,623.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.58x = 3,977.94 × 1,623.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.58x = 6,458,822.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,458,822.06/2,882.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.64

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