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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.70, 3,644.39 and 1,609.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.70, 3,644.39 and 1,609.47 is: 2,410.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.70 : 3,644.39 = 1,609.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.70/3,644.39 = 1,609.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.70x = 3,644.39 × 1,609.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.70x = 5,865,540.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,865,540.40/2,433.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.14

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