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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.86, 3,937.77 and 1,611.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.86, 3,937.77 and 1,611.62 is: 2,223.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.86 : 3,937.77 = 1,611.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.86/3,937.77 = 1,611.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.86x = 3,937.77 × 1,611.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.86x = 6,346,188.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,346,188.89/2,853.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.72

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