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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.78, 3,506.68 and 1,605.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.78, 3,506.68 and 1,605.14 is: 2,407.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.78 : 3,506.68 = 1,605.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.78/3,506.68 = 1,605.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.78x = 3,506.68 × 1,605.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.78x = 5,628,712.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,628,712.34/2,337.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.72

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