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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.40, 3,932.12 and 1,607.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.40, 3,932.12 and 1,607.40 is: 2,218.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.40 : 3,932.12 = 1,607.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.40/3,932.12 = 1,607.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.40x = 3,932.12 × 1,607.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.40x = 6,320,489.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,320,489.69/2,849.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.18

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