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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.26, 3,952.68 and 1,605.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.26, 3,952.68 and 1,605.34 is: 2,215.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.26 : 3,952.68 = 1,605.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.26/3,952.68 = 1,605.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.26x = 3,952.68 × 1,605.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.26x = 6,345,395.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,345,395.31/2,864.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.37

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