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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.24, 3,949.76 and 1,603.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.24, 3,949.76 and 1,603.29 is: 2,212.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.24 : 3,949.76 = 1,603.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.24/3,949.76 = 1,603.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.24x = 3,949.76 × 1,603.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.24x = 6,332,629.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,332,629.53/2,862.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.48

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