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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.80, 3,846.63 and 1,608.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.80, 3,846.63 and 1,608.64 is: 2,220.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.80 : 3,846.63 = 1,608.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.80/3,846.63 = 1,608.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.80x = 3,846.63 × 1,608.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.80x = 6,187,842.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,187,842.88/2,786.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.41

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