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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.45, 3,429.81 and 1,601.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.45, 3,429.81 and 1,601.93 is: 2,209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.45 : 3,429.81 = 1,601.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.45/3,429.81 = 1,601.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.45x = 3,429.81 × 1,601.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.45x = 5,494,324.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,494,324.11/2,486.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.70

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