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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788.38, 3,848.52 and 1,609.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788.38, 3,848.52 and 1,609.29 is: 2,221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788.38 : 3,848.52 = 1,609.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788.38/3,848.52 = 1,609.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788.38x = 3,848.52 × 1,609.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788.38x = 6,193,384.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,193,384.75/2,788.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.14

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