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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.04, 3,849.97 and 1,611.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.04, 3,849.97 and 1,611.49 is: 2,223.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.04 : 3,849.97 = 1,611.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.04/3,849.97 = 1,611.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.04x = 3,849.97 × 1,611.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.04x = 6,204,174.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,204,174.50/2,790.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.69

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