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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.78, 3,849.69 and 1,611.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.78, 3,849.69 and 1,611.64 is: 2,223.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.78 : 3,849.69 = 1,611.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.78/3,849.69 = 1,611.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.78x = 3,849.69 × 1,611.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.78x = 6,204,314.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,204,314.39/2,790.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.15

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