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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.37, 3,440.02 and 1,609.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.37, 3,440.02 and 1,609.76 is: 2,220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.37 : 3,440.02 = 1,609.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.37/3,440.02 = 1,609.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.37x = 3,440.02 × 1,609.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.37x = 5,537,606.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,537,606.60/2,493.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.93

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