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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.96, 3,095.58 and 1,601.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.96, 3,095.58 and 1,601.66 is: 2,403.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.96 : 3,095.58 = 1,601.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.96/3,095.58 = 1,601.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.96x = 3,095.58 × 1,601.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.96x = 4,958,080.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,958,080.41/2,062.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.38

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