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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.32, 3,452.35 and 1,618.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.32, 3,452.35 and 1,618.19 is: 2,231.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.32 : 3,452.35 = 1,618.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.32/3,452.35 = 1,618.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.32x = 3,452.35 × 1,618.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.32x = 5,586,558.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,586,558.25/2,503.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.66

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