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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.22, 3,042.36 and 1,616.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.22, 3,042.36 and 1,616.20 is: 2,424.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.22 : 3,042.36 = 1,616.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.22/3,042.36 = 1,616.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.22x = 3,042.36 × 1,616.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.22x = 4,917,062.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,917,062.23/2,028.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.32

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