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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,793.92, 3,855.34 and 1,614.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,793.92, 3,855.34 and 1,614.84 is: 2,228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,793.92 : 3,855.34 = 1,614.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,793.92/3,855.34 = 1,614.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,793.92x = 3,855.34 × 1,614.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,793.92x = 6,225,757.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,225,757.25/2,793.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.32

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