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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.94, 3,845.54 and 1,607.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.94, 3,845.54 and 1,607.78 is: 2,218.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.94 : 3,845.54 = 1,607.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.94/3,845.54 = 1,607.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.94x = 3,845.54 × 1,607.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.94x = 6,182,795.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,182,795.93/2,786.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.49

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