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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,785.77, 3,843.27 and 1,606.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,785.77, 3,843.27 and 1,606.14 is: 2,215.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,785.77 : 3,843.27 = 1,606.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,785.77/3,843.27 = 1,606.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,785.77x = 3,843.27 × 1,606.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,785.77x = 6,172,829.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,172,829.68/2,785.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.84

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