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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861.78, 3,949.22 and 1,602.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861.78, 3,949.22 and 1,602.84 is: 2,211.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861.78 : 3,949.22 = 1,602.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861.78/3,949.22 = 1,602.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861.78x = 3,949.22 × 1,602.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861.78x = 6,329,959.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,329,959.77/2,861.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.90

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