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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799, 3,862.62 and 1,620.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799, 3,862.62 and 1,620.14 is: 2,235.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799 : 3,862.62 = 1,620.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799/3,862.62 = 1,620.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799x = 3,862.62 × 1,620.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799x = 6,257,965.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,257,965.85/2,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.79

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