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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.22, 3,355.77 and 1,606.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.22, 3,355.77 and 1,606.66 is: 2,215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.22 : 3,355.77 = 1,606.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.22/3,355.77 = 1,606.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.22x = 3,355.77 × 1,606.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.22x = 5,391,581.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,391,581.43/2,433.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.82

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