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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.36, 3,524.94 and 1,609.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.36, 3,524.94 and 1,609.44 is: 2,221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.36 : 3,524.94 = 1,609.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.36/3,524.94 = 1,609.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.36x = 3,524.94 × 1,609.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.36x = 5,673,179.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,673,179.43/2,553.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.85

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