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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.89, 3,438.23 and 1,607.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.89, 3,438.23 and 1,607.91 is: 2,218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.89 : 3,438.23 = 1,607.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.89/3,438.23 = 1,607.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.89x = 3,438.23 × 1,607.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.89x = 5,528,356.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,528,356.36/2,491.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.54

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