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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.51, 3,979.62 and 1,624.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.51, 3,979.62 and 1,624.81 is: 2,242.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.51 : 3,979.62 = 1,624.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.51/3,979.62 = 1,624.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.51x = 3,979.62 × 1,624.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.51x = 6,466,126.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,466,126.37/2,883.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.45

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