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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.48, 3,069.54 and 1,609.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.48, 3,069.54 and 1,609.73 is: 2,410.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.48 : 3,069.54 = 1,609.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.48/3,069.54 = 1,609.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.48x = 3,069.54 × 1,609.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.48x = 4,941,115.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941,115.28/2,049.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.91

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