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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.72, 3,852.88 and 1,613.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.72, 3,852.88 and 1,613.16 is: 2,226.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.72 : 3,852.88 = 1,613.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.72/3,852.88 = 1,613.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.72x = 3,852.88 × 1,613.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.72x = 6,215,311.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,215,311.90/2,791.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.34

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