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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.10, 3,246.02 and 1,608.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.10, 3,246.02 and 1,608.48 is: 2,217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.10 : 3,246.02 = 1,608.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.10/3,246.02 = 1,608.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.10x = 3,246.02 × 1,608.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.10x = 5,221,158.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,221,158.25/2,354.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,217.90

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