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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.88, 3,953.73 and 1,606.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.88, 3,953.73 and 1,606.04 is: 2,216.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.88 : 3,953.73 = 1,606.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.88/3,953.73 = 1,606.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.88x = 3,953.73 × 1,606.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.88x = 6,349,828.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,349,828.76/2,864.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216.44

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