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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.68, 3,501.60 and 1,606.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.68, 3,501.60 and 1,606.64 is: 2,408.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.68 : 3,501.60 = 1,606.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.68/3,501.60 = 1,606.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.68x = 3,501.60 × 1,606.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.68x = 5,625,810.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,625,810.62/2,335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.64

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