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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.49, 3,122.65 and 1,600.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.49, 3,122.65 and 1,600.91 is: 2,208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.49 : 3,122.65 = 1,600.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.49/3,122.65 = 1,600.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.49x = 3,122.65 × 1,600.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.49x = 4,999,081.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,999,081.61/2,263.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,208.57

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