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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.94, 3,852.43 and 1,612.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.94, 3,852.43 and 1,612.79 is: 2,225.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.94 : 3,852.43 = 1,612.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.94/3,852.43 = 1,612.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.94x = 3,852.43 × 1,612.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.94x = 6,213,160.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,213,160.58/2,791.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.39

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