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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.79, 3,960.72 and 1,611.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.79, 3,960.72 and 1,611.36 is: 2,223.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.79 : 3,960.72 = 1,611.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.79/3,960.72 = 1,611.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.79x = 3,960.72 × 1,611.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.79x = 6,382,145.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,382,145.78/2,869.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.91

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