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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.96, 4,050.08 and 1,608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.96, 4,050.08 and 1,608.40 is: 2,219.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.96 : 4,050.08 = 1,608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.96/4,050.08 = 1,608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.96x = 4,050.08 × 1,608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.96x = 6,514,148.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,514,148.67/2,934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.50

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