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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.62, 3,313.71 and 1,607.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.62, 3,313.71 and 1,607.04 is: 2,214.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.62 : 3,313.71 = 1,607.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.62/3,313.71 = 1,607.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.62x = 3,313.71 × 1,607.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.62x = 5,325,264.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,325,264.52/2,404.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.60

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