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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.81, 3,851.89 and 1,611.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.81, 3,851.89 and 1,611.72 is: 2,224.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.81 : 3,851.89 = 1,611.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.81/3,851.89 = 1,611.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.81x = 3,851.89 × 1,611.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.81x = 6,208,164.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,208,164.12/2,790.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.50

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