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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.81, 3,499.78 and 1,604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.81, 3,499.78 and 1,604.60 is: 2,405.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.81 : 3,499.78 = 1,604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.81/3,499.78 = 1,604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.81x = 3,499.78 × 1,604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.81x = 5,615,746.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,615,746.99/2,334.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.23

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