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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.30, 3,441.98 and 1,609.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.30, 3,441.98 and 1,609.59 is: 2,222.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.30 : 3,441.98 = 1,609.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.30/3,441.98 = 1,609.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.30x = 3,441.98 × 1,609.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.30x = 5,540,180.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,540,180.61/2,493.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.03

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