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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.76, 3,952.22 and 1,605.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.76, 3,952.22 and 1,605.09 is: 2,215.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.76 : 3,952.22 = 1,605.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.76/3,952.22 = 1,605.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.76x = 3,952.22 × 1,605.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.76x = 6,343,675.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,343,675.60/2,863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.16

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