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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.36, 3,946.83 and 1,601.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.36, 3,946.83 and 1,601.46 is: 2,209.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.36 : 3,946.83 = 1,601.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.36/3,946.83 = 1,601.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.36x = 3,946.83 × 1,601.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.36x = 6,320,702.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,320,702.24/2,860.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.76

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