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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.63, 3,367.29 and 1,601.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.63, 3,367.29 and 1,601.88 is: 2,208.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.63 : 3,367.29 = 1,601.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.63/3,367.29 = 1,601.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.63x = 3,367.29 × 1,601.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.63x = 5,393,992.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,393,992.85/2,442.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,208.27

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