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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.20, 3,913.62 and 1,787.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.20, 3,913.62 and 1,787.92 is: 2,675.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.20 : 3,913.62 = 1,787.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.20/3,913.62 = 1,787.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.20x = 3,913.62 × 1,787.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.20x = 6,997,239.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,997,239.47/2,615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.60

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