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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.46, 3,948.51 and 1,602.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.46, 3,948.51 and 1,602.48 is: 2,211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.46 : 3,948.51 = 1,602.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.46/3,948.51 = 1,602.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.46x = 3,948.51 × 1,602.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.46x = 6,327,408.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,327,408.30/2,861.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.25

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