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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.22, 3,967.43 and 1,607.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.22, 3,967.43 and 1,607.08 is: 2,405.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.22 : 3,967.43 = 1,607.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.22/3,967.43 = 1,607.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.22x = 3,967.43 × 1,607.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.22x = 6,375,977.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,375,977.40/2,650.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.83

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