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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.18, 3,381.19 and 1,609.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.18, 3,381.19 and 1,609.94 is: 2,407.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.18 : 3,381.19 = 1,609.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.18/3,381.19 = 1,609.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.18x = 3,381.19 × 1,609.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.18x = 5,443,513.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,443,513.03/2,261.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.38

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