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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843, 3,923.34 and 1,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843, 3,923.34 and 1,601 is: 2,209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843 : 3,923.34 = 1,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843/3,923.34 = 1,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843x = 3,923.34 × 1,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843x = 6,281,267.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,281,267.34/2,843
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.38

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