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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.72, 3,983.92 and 1,627.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.72, 3,983.92 and 1,627.71 is: 2,246.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.72 : 3,983.92 = 1,627.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.72/3,983.92 = 1,627.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.72x = 3,983.92 × 1,627.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.72x = 6,484,658.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,484,658.28/2,886.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.38

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