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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.96, 3,452.22 and 1,618.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.96, 3,452.22 and 1,618.08 is: 2,231.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.96 : 3,452.22 = 1,618.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.96/3,452.22 = 1,618.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.96x = 3,452.22 × 1,618.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.96x = 5,585,968.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,585,968.14/2,502.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.74

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