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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.59, 3,861.36 and 1,619.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.59, 3,861.36 and 1,619.34 is: 2,235.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.59 : 3,861.36 = 1,619.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.59/3,861.36 = 1,619.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.59x = 3,861.36 × 1,619.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.59x = 6,252,854.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,252,854.70/2,797.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.09

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