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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.84, 3,404.97 and 1,606.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.84, 3,404.97 and 1,606.19 is: 2,215.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.84 : 3,404.97 = 1,606.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.84/3,404.97 = 1,606.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.84x = 3,404.97 × 1,606.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.84x = 5,469,011.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,469,011.74/2,468.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.22

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