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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.49, 3,919.59 and 1,791.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.49, 3,919.59 and 1,791.72 is: 2,685.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.49 : 3,919.59 = 1,791.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.49/3,919.59 = 1,791.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.49x = 3,919.59 × 1,791.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.49x = 7,022,807.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,022,807.79/2,615.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.08

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