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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.92, 3,450.40 and 1,616.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.92, 3,450.40 and 1,616.79 is: 2,229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.92 : 3,450.40 = 1,616.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.92/3,450.40 = 1,616.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.92x = 3,450.40 × 1,616.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.92x = 5,578,572.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,578,572.22/2,501.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229.72

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