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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.80, 3,032.40 and 1,609.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.80, 3,032.40 and 1,609.40 is: 2,416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.80 : 3,032.40 = 1,609.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.80/3,032.40 = 1,609.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.80x = 3,032.40 × 1,609.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.80x = 4,880,344.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,880,344.56/2,019.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.25

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