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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,785.41, 3,843.98 and 1,606.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,785.41, 3,843.98 and 1,606.59 is: 2,217.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,785.41 : 3,843.98 = 1,606.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,785.41/3,843.98 = 1,606.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,785.41x = 3,843.98 × 1,606.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,785.41x = 6,175,699.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,175,699.83/2,785.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,217.16

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