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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.81, 3,325.52 and 1,620.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.81, 3,325.52 and 1,620.49 is: 2,238.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.81 : 3,325.52 = 1,620.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.81/3,325.52 = 1,620.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.81x = 3,325.52 × 1,620.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.81x = 5,388,971.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,388,971.90/2,407.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.12

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