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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.12, 3,949.48 and 1,603.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.12, 3,949.48 and 1,603.07 is: 2,212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.12 : 3,949.48 = 1,603.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.12/3,949.48 = 1,603.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.12x = 3,949.48 × 1,603.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.12x = 6,331,292.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,331,292.90/2,862.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.10

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