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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.84, 4,247.76 and 1,601.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.84, 4,247.76 and 1,601.58 is: 2,397.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.84 : 4,247.76 = 1,601.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.84/4,247.76 = 1,601.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.84x = 4,247.76 × 1,601.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.84x = 6,803,127.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,803,127.46/2,837.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,397.29

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