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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.64, 3,949.38 and 1,602.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.64, 3,949.38 and 1,602.90 is: 2,212.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.64 : 3,949.38 = 1,602.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.64/3,949.38 = 1,602.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.64x = 3,949.38 × 1,602.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.64x = 6,330,461.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,330,461.20/2,861.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.18

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