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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859.65, 3,946.50 and 1,600.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859.65, 3,946.50 and 1,600.85 is: 2,209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859.65 : 3,946.50 = 1,600.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859.65/3,946.50 = 1,600.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859.65x = 3,946.50 × 1,600.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859.65x = 6,317,754.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,317,754.53/2,859.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.28

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