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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.46, 4,285.77 and 1,609.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.46, 4,285.77 and 1,609.14 is: 2,412.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.46 : 4,285.77 = 1,609.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.46/4,285.77 = 1,609.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.46x = 4,285.77 × 1,609.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.46x = 6,896,403.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,896,403.94/2,858.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.63

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