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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.88, 3,320.49 and 1,619.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.88, 3,320.49 and 1,619.56 is: 2,234.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.88 : 3,320.49 = 1,619.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.88/3,320.49 = 1,619.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.88x = 3,320.49 × 1,619.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.88x = 5,377,732.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,377,732.78/2,406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,234.32

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