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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.40, 3,947.10 and 1,618.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.40, 3,947.10 and 1,618.40 is: 2,233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.40 : 3,947.10 = 1,618.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.40/3,947.10 = 1,618.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.40x = 3,947.10 × 1,618.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.40x = 6,387,986.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,387,986.64/2,860.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.25

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