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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.44, 3,933.54 and 1,608.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.44, 3,933.54 and 1,608.44 is: 2,219.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.44 : 3,933.54 = 1,608.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.44/3,933.54 = 1,608.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.44x = 3,933.54 × 1,608.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.44x = 6,326,863.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,326,863.08/2,850.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.61

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