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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.44, 3,249.72 and 1,608.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.44, 3,249.72 and 1,608.70 is: 2,220.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.44 : 3,249.72 = 1,608.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.44/3,249.72 = 1,608.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.44x = 3,249.72 × 1,608.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.44x = 5,227,804.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,227,804.29/2,354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.41

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