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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.29, 4,251.56 and 1,602.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.29, 4,251.56 and 1,602.09 is: 2,404.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.29 : 4,251.56 = 1,602.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.29/4,251.56 = 1,602.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.29x = 4,251.56 × 1,602.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.29x = 6,811,373.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,811,373.75/2,833.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,404.05

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