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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.97, 3,876.22 and 1,613.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.97, 3,876.22 and 1,613.12 is: 2,226.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.97 : 3,876.22 = 1,613.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.97/3,876.22 = 1,613.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.97x = 3,876.22 × 1,613.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.97x = 6,252,813.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,252,813.66/2,808.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.02

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