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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.77, 3,951.94 and 1,604.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.77, 3,951.94 and 1,604.83 is: 2,214.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.77 : 3,951.94 = 1,604.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.77/3,951.94 = 1,604.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.77x = 3,951.94 × 1,604.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.77x = 6,342,171.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,342,171.72/2,863.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.62

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