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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.61, 3,954.51 and 1,606.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.61, 3,954.51 and 1,606.87 is: 2,217.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.61 : 3,954.51 = 1,606.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.61/3,954.51 = 1,606.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.61x = 3,954.51 × 1,606.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.61x = 6,354,383.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,354,383.48/2,865.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,217.46

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