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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.44, 3,360.96 and 1,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.44, 3,360.96 and 1,608 is: 2,217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.44 : 3,360.96 = 1,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.44/3,360.96 = 1,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.44x = 3,360.96 × 1,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.44x = 5,404,423.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,404,423.68/2,437.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,217.25

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