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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.68, 3,506.70 and 1,609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.68, 3,506.70 and 1,609 is: 2,220.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.68 : 3,506.70 = 1,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.68/3,506.70 = 1,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.68x = 3,506.70 × 1,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.68x = 5,642,280.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,642,280.30/2,540.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.78

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