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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.78, 3,580.98 and 1,608.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.78, 3,580.98 and 1,608.10 is: 2,409.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.78 : 3,580.98 = 1,608.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.78/3,580.98 = 1,608.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.78x = 3,580.98 × 1,608.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.78x = 5,758,573.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,758,573.94/2,389.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,409.67

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