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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.35, 2,838.60 and 1,616.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.35, 2,838.60 and 1,616.51 is: 2,228.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.35 : 2,838.60 = 1,616.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.35/2,838.60 = 1,616.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.35x = 2,838.60 × 1,616.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.35x = 4,588,611.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,611.09/2,059.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.18

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