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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.81, 3,431.17 and 1,601.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.81, 3,431.17 and 1,601.54 is: 2,209.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.81 : 3,431.17 = 1,601.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.81/3,431.17 = 1,601.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.81x = 3,431.17 × 1,601.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.81x = 5,495,167.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,495,167.06/2,486.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.73

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