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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.83, 3,389.58 and 1,604.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.83, 3,389.58 and 1,604.54 is: 2,406.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.83 : 3,389.58 = 1,604.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.83/3,389.58 = 1,604.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.83x = 3,389.58 × 1,604.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.83x = 5,438,725.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,438,725.17/2,259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.69

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