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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.63, 3,248.47 and 1,606.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.63, 3,248.47 and 1,606.62 is: 2,218.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.63 : 3,248.47 = 1,606.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.63/3,248.47 = 1,606.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.63x = 3,248.47 × 1,606.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.63x = 5,219,056.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,219,056.87/2,352.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.39

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