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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.27, 3,948.03 and 1,602.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.27, 3,948.03 and 1,602.36 is: 2,210.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.27 : 3,948.03 = 1,602.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.27/3,948.03 = 1,602.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.27x = 3,948.03 × 1,602.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.27x = 6,326,165.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,326,165.35/2,861.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.97

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