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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.88, 3,063.26 and 1,609.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.88, 3,063.26 and 1,609.32 is: 2,411.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.88 : 3,063.26 = 1,609.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.88/3,063.26 = 1,609.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.88x = 3,063.26 × 1,609.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.88x = 4,929,765.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,929,765.58/2,043.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.96

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