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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.34, 3,860.33 and 1,618.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.34, 3,860.33 and 1,618.40 is: 2,233.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.34 : 3,860.33 = 1,618.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.34/3,860.33 = 1,618.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.34x = 3,860.33 × 1,618.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.34x = 6,247,559.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,247,559.63/2,797.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.40

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