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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.41, 3,934.94 and 1,609.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.41, 3,934.94 and 1,609.41 is: 2,220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.41 : 3,934.94 = 1,609.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.41/3,934.94 = 1,609.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.41x = 3,934.94 × 1,609.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.41x = 6,332,921.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,332,921.05/2,851.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.98

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