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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.02, 3,573.75 and 1,605.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.02, 3,573.75 and 1,605.14 is: 2,408.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.02 : 3,573.75 = 1,605.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.02/3,573.75 = 1,605.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.02x = 3,573.75 × 1,605.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.02x = 5,736,369.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,736,369.08/2,382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.20

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