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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784.89, 3,843.48 and 1,605.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784.89, 3,843.48 and 1,605.94 is: 2,216.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784.89 : 3,843.48 = 1,605.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784.89/3,843.48 = 1,605.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784.89x = 3,843.48 × 1,605.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784.89x = 6,172,394.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,172,394.68/2,784.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216.39

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