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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.11, 3,398.37 and 1,605.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.11, 3,398.37 and 1,605.62 is: 2,412.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.11 : 3,398.37 = 1,605.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.11/3,398.37 = 1,605.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.11x = 3,398.37 × 1,605.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.11x = 5,456,465.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,456,465.82/2,262.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.11

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