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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.46, 3,779.28 and 1,619.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.46, 3,779.28 and 1,619.40 is: 2,234.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.46 : 3,779.28 = 1,619.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.46/3,779.28 = 1,619.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.46x = 3,779.28 × 1,619.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.46x = 6,120,166.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,120,166.03/2,738.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,234.89

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