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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.95, 2,806.58 and 1,616.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.95, 2,806.58 and 1,616.40 is: 2,228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.95 : 2,806.58 = 1,616.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.95/2,806.58 = 1,616.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.95x = 2,806.58 × 1,616.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.95x = 4,536,547.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,536,547.83/2,035.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.22

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