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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.38, 3,860.31 and 1,618.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.38, 3,860.31 and 1,618.47 is: 2,233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.38 : 3,860.31 = 1,618.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.38/3,860.31 = 1,618.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.38x = 3,860.31 × 1,618.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.38x = 6,247,795.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,247,795.93/2,797.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.45

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