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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.04, 3,949.67 and 1,603.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.04, 3,949.67 and 1,603.09 is: 2,212.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.04 : 3,949.67 = 1,603.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.04/3,949.67 = 1,603.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.04x = 3,949.67 × 1,603.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.04x = 6,331,670.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,331,670.11/2,862.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.29

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