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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.13, 3,298.52 and 1,616.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.13, 3,298.52 and 1,616.29 is: 2,419.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.13 : 3,298.52 = 1,616.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.13/3,298.52 = 1,616.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.13x = 3,298.52 × 1,616.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.13x = 5,331,360.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,331,360.69/2,203.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.90

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