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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.44, 3,505.92 and 1,608.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.44, 3,505.92 and 1,608.32 is: 2,218.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.44 : 3,505.92 = 1,608.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.44/3,505.92 = 1,608.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.44x = 3,505.92 × 1,608.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.44x = 5,638,641.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,638,641.25/2,541.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.68

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