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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.95, 3,244.85 and 1,605.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.95, 3,244.85 and 1,605.20 is: 2,215.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.95 : 3,244.85 = 1,605.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.95/3,244.85 = 1,605.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.95x = 3,244.85 × 1,605.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.95x = 5,208,608.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,208,608.97/2,350.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.53

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