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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.93, 2,416.64 and 1,563.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.93, 2,416.64 and 1,563.57 is: 2,348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.93 : 2,416.64 = 1,563.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.93/2,416.64 = 1,563.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.93x = 2,416.64 × 1,563.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.93x = 3,778,577.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,577.99/1,608.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.50

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