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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.20, 3,447.06 and 1,607.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.20, 3,447.06 and 1,607.40 is: 2,406.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.20 : 3,447.06 = 1,607.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.20/3,447.06 = 1,607.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.20x = 3,447.06 × 1,607.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.20x = 5,540,804.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,540,804.24/2,302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.74

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