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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.59, 3,877.23 and 1,614.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.59, 3,877.23 and 1,614.66 is: 2,228.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.59 : 3,877.23 = 1,614.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.59/3,877.23 = 1,614.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.59x = 3,877.23 × 1,614.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.59x = 6,260,408.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,260,408.19/2,809.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.23

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