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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.22, 3,950.34 and 1,604.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.22, 3,950.34 and 1,604.10 is: 2,213.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.22 : 3,950.34 = 1,604.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.22/3,950.34 = 1,604.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.22x = 3,950.34 × 1,604.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.22x = 6,336,740.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,336,740.39/2,863.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.16

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