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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.30, 3,852.84 and 1,613.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.30, 3,852.84 and 1,613.20 is: 2,226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.30 : 3,852.84 = 1,613.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.30/3,852.84 = 1,613.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.30x = 3,852.84 × 1,613.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.30x = 6,215,401.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,215,401.49/2,791.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.70

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