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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.44, 2,830.68 and 1,609.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.44, 2,830.68 and 1,609.92 is: 2,219.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.44 : 2,830.68 = 1,609.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.44/2,830.68 = 1,609.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.44x = 2,830.68 × 1,609.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.44x = 4,557,168.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,168.35/2,053.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.28

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