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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.14, 3,377.13 and 1,608.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.14, 3,377.13 and 1,608.24 is: 2,220.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.14 : 3,377.13 = 1,608.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.14/3,377.13 = 1,608.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.14x = 3,377.13 × 1,608.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.14x = 5,431,235.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,431,235.55/2,446.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.33

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