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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.42, 3,051.39 and 1,601.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.42, 3,051.39 and 1,601.70 is: 2,402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.42 : 3,051.39 = 1,601.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.42/3,051.39 = 1,601.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.42x = 3,051.39 × 1,601.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.42x = 4,887,411.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,887,411.36/2,034.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.36

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