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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.20, 3,859.84 and 1,618.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.20, 3,859.84 and 1,618.04 is: 2,232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.20 : 3,859.84 = 1,618.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.20/3,859.84 = 1,618.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.20x = 3,859.84 × 1,618.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.20x = 6,245,367.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,245,367.42/2,797.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,232.72

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