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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.30, 3,577.38 and 1,607.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.30, 3,577.38 and 1,607.28 is: 2,413.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.30 : 3,577.38 = 1,607.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.30/3,577.38 = 1,607.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.30x = 3,577.38 × 1,607.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.30x = 5,749,851.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,749,851.33/2,382.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.57

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