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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.47, 3,320.55 and 1,606.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.47, 3,320.55 and 1,606.38 is: 2,404.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.47 : 3,320.55 = 1,606.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.47/3,320.55 = 1,606.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.47x = 3,320.55 × 1,606.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.47x = 5,334,065.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,334,065.11/2,218.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,404.39

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