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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.67, 2,905.97 and 1,609.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.67, 2,905.97 and 1,609.52 is: 2,219.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.67 : 2,905.97 = 1,609.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.67/2,905.97 = 1,609.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.67x = 2,905.97 × 1,609.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.67x = 4,677,194.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677,194.26/2,107.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.14

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