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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.78, 3,951.97 and 1,604.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.78, 3,951.97 and 1,604.84 is: 2,214.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.78 : 3,951.97 = 1,604.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.78/3,951.97 = 1,604.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.78x = 3,951.97 × 1,604.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.78x = 6,342,279.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,342,279.53/2,863.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.65

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