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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.40, 3,923.84 and 1,601.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.40, 3,923.84 and 1,601.40 is: 2,209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.40 : 3,923.84 = 1,601.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.40/3,923.84 = 1,601.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.40x = 3,923.84 × 1,601.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.40x = 6,283,637.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,283,637.38/2,843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.90

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