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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.84, 3,392.58 and 1,606.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.84, 3,392.58 and 1,606.54 is: 2,409.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.84 : 3,392.58 = 1,606.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.84/3,392.58 = 1,606.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.84x = 3,392.58 × 1,606.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.84x = 5,450,315.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,450,315.47/2,261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,409.68

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