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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.31, 3,860.45 and 1,618.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.31, 3,860.45 and 1,618.38 is: 2,233.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.31 : 3,860.45 = 1,618.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.31/3,860.45 = 1,618.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.31x = 3,860.45 × 1,618.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.31x = 6,247,666.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,247,666.98/2,797.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.46

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