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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.61, 3,441.08 and 1,609.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.61, 3,441.08 and 1,609.88 is: 2,219.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.61 : 3,441.08 = 1,609.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.61/3,441.08 = 1,609.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.61x = 3,441.08 × 1,609.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.61x = 5,539,712.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,539,712.69/2,495.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.78

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