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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.06, 3,777.91 and 1,619.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.06, 3,777.91 and 1,619.05 is: 2,233.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.06 : 3,777.91 = 1,619.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.06/3,777.91 = 1,619.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.06x = 3,777.91 × 1,619.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.06x = 6,116,611.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,116,611.69/2,738.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.92

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