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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.51, 3,856.98 and 1,615.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.51, 3,856.98 and 1,615.96 is: 2,230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.51 : 3,856.98 = 1,615.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.51/3,856.98 = 1,615.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.51x = 3,856.98 × 1,615.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.51x = 6,232,725.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,232,725.40/2,794.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.35

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