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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.74, 3,122.55 and 1,618.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.74, 3,122.55 and 1,618.89 is: 2,424.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.74 : 3,122.55 = 1,618.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.74/3,122.55 = 1,618.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.74x = 3,122.55 × 1,618.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.74x = 5,055,053.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,055,053.26/2,084.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.79

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