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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.32, 3,850.56 and 1,611.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.32, 3,850.56 and 1,611.36 is: 2,223.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.32 : 3,850.56 = 1,611.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.32/3,850.56 = 1,611.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.32x = 3,850.56 × 1,611.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.32x = 6,204,638.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,204,638.36/2,790.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.63

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