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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.03, 3,948.56 and 1,602.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.03, 3,948.56 and 1,602.29 is: 2,211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.03 : 3,948.56 = 1,602.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.03/3,948.56 = 1,602.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.03x = 3,948.56 × 1,602.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.03x = 6,326,738.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,326,738.20/2,861.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.35

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