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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.92, 3,237.26 and 1,600.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.92, 3,237.26 and 1,600.73 is: 2,209.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.92 : 3,237.26 = 1,600.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.92/3,237.26 = 1,600.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.92x = 3,237.26 × 1,600.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.92x = 5,181,955.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,181,955.01/2,344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.86

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