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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.69, 3,854.48 and 1,613.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.69, 3,854.48 and 1,613.60 is: 2,227.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.69 : 3,854.48 = 1,613.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.69/3,854.48 = 1,613.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.69x = 3,854.48 × 1,613.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.69x = 6,219,561.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,219,561.59/2,792.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.09

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