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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.46, 3,244.92 and 1,605.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.46, 3,244.92 and 1,605.53 is: 2,216.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.46 : 3,244.92 = 1,605.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.46/3,244.92 = 1,605.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.46x = 3,244.92 × 1,605.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.46x = 5,209,816.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,209,816.41/2,350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216.51

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