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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.65, 3,854.34 and 1,614.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.65, 3,854.34 and 1,614.41 is: 2,228.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.65 : 3,854.34 = 1,614.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.65/3,854.34 = 1,614.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.65x = 3,854.34 × 1,614.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.65x = 6,222,485.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,222,485.04/2,792.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.17

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