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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.24, 3,850.53 and 1,611.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.24, 3,850.53 and 1,611.31 is: 2,223.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.24 : 3,850.53 = 1,611.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.24/3,850.53 = 1,611.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.24x = 3,850.53 × 1,611.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.24x = 6,204,397.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,204,397.49/2,790.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.61

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