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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.92, 4,273.58 and 1,619.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.92, 4,273.58 and 1,619.48 is: 2,425.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.92 : 4,273.58 = 1,619.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.92/4,273.58 = 1,619.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.92x = 4,273.58 × 1,619.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.92x = 6,920,977.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,920,977.34/2,853.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,425.08

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