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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.14, 3,684.82 and 1,608.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.14, 3,684.82 and 1,608.03 is: 2,219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.14 : 3,684.82 = 1,608.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.14/3,684.82 = 1,608.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.14x = 3,684.82 × 1,608.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.14x = 5,925,301.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,925,301.10/2,670.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.10

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