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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.02, 3,277.68 and 1,600.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.02, 3,277.68 and 1,600.55 is: 2,402.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.02 : 3,277.68 = 1,600.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.02/3,277.68 = 1,600.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.02x = 3,277.68 × 1,600.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.02x = 5,246,090.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246,090.72/2,184.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.03

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