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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.75, 3,367.12 and 1,601.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.75, 3,367.12 and 1,601.13 is: 2,209.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.75 : 3,367.12 = 1,601.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.75/3,367.12 = 1,601.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.75x = 3,367.12 × 1,601.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.75x = 5,391,196.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,391,196.85/2,439.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.73

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