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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.28, 2,873.22 and 1,608.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.28, 2,873.22 and 1,608.11 is: 2,220.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.28 : 2,873.22 = 1,608.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.28/2,873.22 = 1,608.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.28x = 2,873.22 × 1,608.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.28x = 4,620,453.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,620,453.81/2,081.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.01

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