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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.94, 3,849.84 and 1,611.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.94, 3,849.84 and 1,611.39 is: 2,223.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.94 : 3,849.84 = 1,611.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.94/3,849.84 = 1,611.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.94x = 3,849.84 × 1,611.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.94x = 6,203,593.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,203,593.68/2,789.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.56

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