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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.02, 3,924.78 and 1,602.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.02, 3,924.78 and 1,602.02 is: 2,210.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.02 : 3,924.78 = 1,602.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.02/3,924.78 = 1,602.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.02x = 3,924.78 × 1,602.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.02x = 6,287,576.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,287,576.06/2,844.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.81

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