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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.46, 3,577.58 and 1,605.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.46, 3,577.58 and 1,605.02 is: 2,407.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.46 : 3,577.58 = 1,605.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.46/3,577.58 = 1,605.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.46x = 3,577.58 × 1,605.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.46x = 5,742,079.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,742,079.43/2,385.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.12

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