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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.72, 3,954.84 and 1,607.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.72, 3,954.84 and 1,607.04 is: 2,217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.72 : 3,954.84 = 1,607.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.72/3,954.84 = 1,607.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.72x = 3,954.84 × 1,607.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.72x = 6,355,586.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,355,586.07/2,865.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,217.80

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