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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389, 3,581.74 and 1,609.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389, 3,581.74 and 1,609.16 is: 2,412.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389 : 3,581.74 = 1,609.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389/3,581.74 = 1,609.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389x = 3,581.74 × 1,609.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389x = 5,763,592.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,763,592.74/2,389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.55

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