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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.24, 3,948.53 and 1,602.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.24, 3,948.53 and 1,602.34 is: 2,211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.24 : 3,948.53 = 1,602.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.24/3,948.53 = 1,602.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.24x = 3,948.53 × 1,602.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.24x = 6,326,859.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,326,859.81/2,861.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.23

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