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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.32, 3,244.72 and 1,601.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.32, 3,244.72 and 1,601.99 is: 2,212.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.32 : 3,244.72 = 1,601.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.32/3,244.72 = 1,601.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.32x = 3,244.72 × 1,601.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.32x = 5,198,008.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,008.99/2,349.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.56

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