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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.95, 3,520.63 and 1,608.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.95, 3,520.63 and 1,608.41 is: 2,411.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.95 : 3,520.63 = 1,608.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.95/3,520.63 = 1,608.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.95x = 3,520.63 × 1,608.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.95x = 5,662,621.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,662,621.28/2,347.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.73

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