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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.95, 3,860.87 and 1,618.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.95, 3,860.87 and 1,618.79 is: 2,233.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.95 : 3,860.87 = 1,618.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.95/3,860.87 = 1,618.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.95x = 3,860.87 × 1,618.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.95x = 6,249,937.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,249,937.75/2,797.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.76

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