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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.50, 3,979.95 and 1,642.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.50, 3,979.95 and 1,642.22 is: 2,266.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.50 : 3,979.95 = 1,642.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.50/3,979.95 = 1,642.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.50x = 3,979.95 × 1,642.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.50x = 6,535,953.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,535,953.49/2,883.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.67

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