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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.05, 3,954.09 and 1,606.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.05, 3,954.09 and 1,606.44 is: 2,217.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.05 : 3,954.09 = 1,606.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.05/3,954.09 = 1,606.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.05x = 3,954.09 × 1,606.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.05x = 6,352,008.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,352,008.34/2,865.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,217.07

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