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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.09, 3,499.65 and 1,600.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.09, 3,499.65 and 1,600.45 is: 2,400.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.09 : 3,499.65 = 1,600.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.09/3,499.65 = 1,600.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.09x = 3,499.65 × 1,600.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.09x = 5,601,000.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,601,000.09/2,333.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,400.68

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