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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.80, 3,060.30 and 1,608.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.80, 3,060.30 and 1,608.20 is: 2,408.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.80 : 3,060.30 = 1,608.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.80/3,060.30 = 1,608.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.80x = 3,060.30 × 1,608.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.80x = 4,921,574.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,574.46/2,043.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.05

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