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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.24, 3,122.31 and 1,600.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.24, 3,122.31 and 1,600.66 is: 2,208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.24 : 3,122.31 = 1,600.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.24/3,122.31 = 1,600.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.24x = 3,122.31 × 1,600.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.24x = 4,997,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,997,756.72/2,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,208.23

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