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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.14, 3,946.92 and 1,601.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.14, 3,946.92 and 1,601.12 is: 2,209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.14 : 3,946.92 = 1,601.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.14/3,946.92 = 1,601.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.14x = 3,946.92 × 1,601.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.14x = 6,319,492.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,319,492.55/2,860.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.50

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