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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.59, 2,915.25 and 1,607.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.59, 2,915.25 and 1,607.69 is: 2,218.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.59 : 2,915.25 = 1,607.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.59/2,915.25 = 1,607.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.59x = 2,915.25 × 1,607.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.59x = 4,686,818.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,686,818.27/2,112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.52

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