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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.22, 3,584.70 and 1,609.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.22, 3,584.70 and 1,609.77 is: 2,414.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.22 : 3,584.70 = 1,609.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.22/3,584.70 = 1,609.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.22x = 3,584.70 × 1,609.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.22x = 5,770,542.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,770,542.52/2,390.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.23

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