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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.58, 3,854.45 and 1,614.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.58, 3,854.45 and 1,614.33 is: 2,228.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.58 : 3,854.45 = 1,614.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.58/3,854.45 = 1,614.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.58x = 3,854.45 × 1,614.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.58x = 6,222,354.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,222,354.27/2,792.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.17

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