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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.44, 3,953.09 and 1,605.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.44, 3,953.09 and 1,605.90 is: 2,216.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.44 : 3,953.09 = 1,605.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.44/3,953.09 = 1,605.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.44x = 3,953.09 × 1,605.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.44x = 6,348,259.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,348,259.20/2,864.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216.23

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