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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.85, 3,951.68 and 1,604.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.85, 3,951.68 and 1,604.88 is: 2,214.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.85 : 3,951.68 = 1,604.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.85/3,951.68 = 1,604.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.85x = 3,951.68 × 1,604.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.85x = 6,341,964.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,341,964.17/2,863.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.49

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