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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.11, 3,243.26 and 1,606.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.11, 3,243.26 and 1,606.47 is: 2,215.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.11 : 3,243.26 = 1,606.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.11/3,243.26 = 1,606.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.11x = 3,243.26 × 1,606.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.11x = 5,210,191.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,210,191.86/2,352.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.12

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