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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,860.50, 3,947.09 and 1,601.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,860.50, 3,947.09 and 1,601.62 is: 2,210.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,860.50 : 3,947.09 = 1,601.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,860.50/3,947.09 = 1,601.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,860.50x = 3,947.09 × 1,601.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,860.50x = 6,321,738.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,321,738.29/2,860.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.01

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