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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.68, 3,380.44 and 1,609.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.68, 3,380.44 and 1,609.44 is: 2,406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.68 : 3,380.44 = 1,609.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.68/3,380.44 = 1,609.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.68x = 3,380.44 × 1,609.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.68x = 5,440,615.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,440,615.35/2,260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.63

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