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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.94, 3,965.94 and 1,614.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.94, 3,965.94 and 1,614.96 is: 2,228.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.94 : 3,965.94 = 1,614.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.94/3,965.94 = 1,614.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.94x = 3,965.94 × 1,614.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.94x = 6,404,834.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,404,834.46/2,873.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.59

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