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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.80, 3,332.70 and 1,609.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.80, 3,332.70 and 1,609.80 is: 2,414.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.80 : 3,332.70 = 1,609.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.80/3,332.70 = 1,609.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.80x = 3,332.70 × 1,609.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.80x = 5,364,980.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,364,980.46/2,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.70

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