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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.99, 3,846.22 and 1,608.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.99, 3,846.22 and 1,608.05 is: 2,219.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.99 : 3,846.22 = 1,608.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.99/3,846.22 = 1,608.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.99x = 3,846.22 × 1,608.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.99x = 6,184,890.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,184,890.82/2,786.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.20

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