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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.38, 2,808.63 and 1,616.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.38, 2,808.63 and 1,616.75 is: 2,230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.38 : 2,808.63 = 1,616.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.38/2,808.63 = 1,616.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.38x = 2,808.63 × 1,616.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.38x = 4,540,838.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,540,838.51/2,035.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.95

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