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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.46, 3,030.84 and 1,609.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.46, 3,030.84 and 1,609.76 is: 2,412.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.46 : 3,030.84 = 1,609.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.46/3,030.84 = 1,609.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.46x = 3,030.84 × 1,609.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.46x = 4,878,925.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,878,925.00/2,022.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.37

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