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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.60, 3,083.34 and 1,619.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.60, 3,083.34 and 1,619.30 is: 2,426.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.60 : 3,083.34 = 1,619.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.60/3,083.34 = 1,619.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.60x = 3,083.34 × 1,619.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.60x = 4,992,852.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,992,852.46/2,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,426.54

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