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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.46, 3,845.67 and 1,607.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.46, 3,845.67 and 1,607.55 is: 2,218.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.46 : 3,845.67 = 1,607.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.46/3,845.67 = 1,607.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.46x = 3,845.67 × 1,607.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.46x = 6,182,106.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,182,106.81/2,786.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.62

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