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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.28, 3,038.22 and 1,608.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.28, 3,038.22 and 1,608.78 is: 2,214.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.28 : 3,038.22 = 1,608.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.28/3,038.22 = 1,608.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.28x = 3,038.22 × 1,608.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.28x = 4,887,827.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,887,827.57/2,207.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.41

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