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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.64, 4,074.54 and 1,608.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.64, 4,074.54 and 1,608.19 is: 2,219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.64 : 4,074.54 = 1,608.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.64/4,074.54 = 1,608.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.64x = 4,074.54 × 1,608.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.64x = 6,552,634.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,552,634.48/2,952.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.25

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