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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.96, 2,798.46 and 1,606.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.96, 2,798.46 and 1,606.74 is: 2,219.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.96 : 2,798.46 = 1,606.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.96/2,798.46 = 1,606.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.96x = 2,798.46 × 1,606.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.96x = 4,496,397.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,496,397.62/2,025.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.39

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