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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.92, 3,860.91 and 1,619.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.92, 3,860.91 and 1,619.07 is: 2,234.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.92 : 3,860.91 = 1,619.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.92/3,860.91 = 1,619.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.92x = 3,860.91 × 1,619.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.92x = 6,251,083.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,251,083.55/2,797.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,234.19

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