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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.14, 3,952.74 and 1,605.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.14, 3,952.74 and 1,605.47 is: 2,215.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.14 : 3,952.74 = 1,605.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.14/3,952.74 = 1,605.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.14x = 3,952.74 × 1,605.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.14x = 6,346,015.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,346,015.37/2,864.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.68

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