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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.81, 3,312.23 and 1,613.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.81, 3,312.23 and 1,613.61 is: 2,226.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.81 : 3,312.23 = 1,613.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.81/3,312.23 = 1,613.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.81x = 3,312.23 × 1,613.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.81x = 5,344,639.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,344,639.38/2,400.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.18

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