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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.50, 3,926.82 and 1,603.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.50, 3,926.82 and 1,603.50 is: 2,212.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.50 : 3,926.82 = 1,603.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.50/3,926.82 = 1,603.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.50x = 3,926.82 × 1,603.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.50x = 6,296,655.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,296,655.87/2,845.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.85

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