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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.91, 2,820.09 and 1,614.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.91, 2,820.09 and 1,614.02 is: 2,224.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.91 : 2,820.09 = 1,614.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.91/2,820.09 = 1,614.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.91x = 2,820.09 × 1,614.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.91x = 4,551,681.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551,681.66/2,045.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.77

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