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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.44, 3,854.26 and 1,613.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.44, 3,854.26 and 1,613.34 is: 2,226.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.44 : 3,854.26 = 1,613.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.44/3,854.26 = 1,613.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.44x = 3,854.26 × 1,613.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.44x = 6,218,231.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,218,231.83/2,792.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.81

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