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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.22, 3,354.39 and 1,605.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.22, 3,354.39 and 1,605.66 is: 2,214.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.22 : 3,354.39 = 1,605.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.22/3,354.39 = 1,605.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.22x = 3,354.39 × 1,605.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.22x = 5,386,009.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,386,009.85/2,432.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.44

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