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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.36, 3,851.22 and 1,611.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.36, 3,851.22 and 1,611.96 is: 2,224.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.36 : 3,851.22 = 1,611.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.36/3,851.22 = 1,611.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.36x = 3,851.22 × 1,611.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.36x = 6,208,012.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,208,012.59/2,790.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.81

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