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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.50, 3,951.49 and 1,604.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.50, 3,951.49 and 1,604.68 is: 2,214.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.50 : 3,951.49 = 1,604.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.50/3,951.49 = 1,604.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.50x = 3,951.49 × 1,604.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.50x = 6,340,876.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,340,876.97/2,863.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.38

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