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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.91, 3,935.64 and 1,609.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.91, 3,935.64 and 1,609.91 is: 2,221.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.91 : 3,935.64 = 1,609.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.91/3,935.64 = 1,609.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.91x = 3,935.64 × 1,609.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.91x = 6,335,998.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,335,998.46/2,851.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.67

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