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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.94, 3,853.81 and 1,613.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.94, 3,853.81 and 1,613.79 is: 2,226.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.94 : 3,853.81 = 1,613.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.94/3,853.81 = 1,613.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.94x = 3,853.81 × 1,613.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.94x = 6,219,240.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,219,240.04/2,792.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.77

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