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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.20, 3,441.40 and 1,609.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.20, 3,441.40 and 1,609.04 is: 2,220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.20 : 3,441.40 = 1,609.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.20/3,441.40 = 1,609.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.20x = 3,441.40 × 1,609.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.20x = 5,537,350.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,537,350.26/2,493.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.98

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