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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.06, 3,949.53 and 1,620.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.06, 3,949.53 and 1,620.06 is: 2,235.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.06 : 3,949.53 = 1,620.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.06/3,949.53 = 1,620.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.06x = 3,949.53 × 1,620.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.06x = 6,398,475.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,398,475.57/2,862.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.62

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