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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.71, 3,779.73 and 1,619.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.71, 3,779.73 and 1,619.93 is: 2,235.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.71 : 3,779.73 = 1,619.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.71/3,779.73 = 1,619.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.71x = 3,779.73 × 1,619.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.71x = 6,122,907.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,122,907.47/2,738.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.69

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