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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.93, 3,960.65 and 1,611.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.93, 3,960.65 and 1,611.09 is: 2,223.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.93 : 3,960.65 = 1,611.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.93/3,960.65 = 1,611.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.93x = 3,960.65 × 1,611.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.93x = 6,380,958.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,380,958.57/2,869.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.38

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