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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.35, 3,951.08 and 1,604.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.35, 3,951.08 and 1,604.31 is: 2,213.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.35 : 3,951.08 = 1,604.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.35/3,951.08 = 1,604.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.35x = 3,951.08 × 1,604.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.35x = 6,338,740.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,338,740.33/2,863.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.75

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