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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.28, 2,949.39 and 1,608.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.28, 2,949.39 and 1,608.54 is: 2,218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.28 : 2,949.39 = 1,608.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.28/2,949.39 = 1,608.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.28x = 2,949.39 × 1,608.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.28x = 4,744,211.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744,211.79/2,138.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.70

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