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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.06, 3,863.08 and 1,604.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.06, 3,863.08 and 1,604.52 is: 2,214.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.06 : 3,863.08 = 1,604.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.06/3,863.08 = 1,604.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.06x = 3,863.08 × 1,604.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.06x = 6,198,389.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,198,389.12/2,799.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.45

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