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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.32, 3,951.44 and 1,604.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.32, 3,951.44 and 1,604.16 is: 2,213.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.32 : 3,951.44 = 1,604.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.32/3,951.44 = 1,604.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.32x = 3,951.44 × 1,604.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.32x = 6,338,741.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,338,741.99/2,863.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.77

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