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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.08, 3,934.34 and 1,609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.08, 3,934.34 and 1,609 is: 2,220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.08 : 3,934.34 = 1,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.08/3,934.34 = 1,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.08x = 3,934.34 × 1,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.08x = 6,330,353.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,330,353.06/2,851.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.34

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