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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.26, 3,949.50 and 1,603.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.26, 3,949.50 and 1,603.14 is: 2,212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.26 : 3,949.50 = 1,603.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.26/3,949.50 = 1,603.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.26x = 3,949.50 × 1,603.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.26x = 6,331,601.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,331,601.43/2,862.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.10

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