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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.37, 3,525.83 and 1,607.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.37, 3,525.83 and 1,607.21 is: 2,412.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.37 : 3,525.83 = 1,607.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.37/3,525.83 = 1,607.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.37x = 3,525.83 × 1,607.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.37x = 5,666,723.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,666,723.57/2,349.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.02

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