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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.76, 3,948.94 and 1,602.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.76, 3,948.94 and 1,602.74 is: 2,211.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.76 : 3,948.94 = 1,602.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.76/3,948.94 = 1,602.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.76x = 3,948.94 × 1,602.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.76x = 6,329,124.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,329,124.10/2,861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.62

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