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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.59, 3,965.79 and 1,614.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.59, 3,965.79 and 1,614.85 is: 2,228.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.59 : 3,965.79 = 1,614.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.59/3,965.79 = 1,614.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.59x = 3,965.79 × 1,614.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.59x = 6,404,152.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,404,152.12/2,873.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.63

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