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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.78, 3,853.90 and 1,613.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.78, 3,853.90 and 1,613.78 is: 2,226.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.78 : 3,853.90 = 1,613.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.78/3,853.90 = 1,613.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.78x = 3,853.90 × 1,613.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.78x = 6,219,338.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,219,338.67/2,792.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.93

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