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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.46, 3,377.96 and 1,609.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.46, 3,377.96 and 1,609.62 is: 2,220.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.46 : 3,377.96 = 1,609.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.46/3,377.96 = 1,609.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.46x = 3,377.96 × 1,609.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.46x = 5,437,231.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,437,231.98/2,448.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.67

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