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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.37, 3,951.22 and 1,604.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.37, 3,951.22 and 1,604.13 is: 2,213.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.37 : 3,951.22 = 1,604.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.37/3,951.22 = 1,604.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.37x = 3,951.22 × 1,604.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.37x = 6,338,270.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,338,270.54/2,863.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.57

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