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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.30, 4,489.09 and 1,609.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.30, 4,489.09 and 1,609.20 is: 2,411.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.30 : 4,489.09 = 1,609.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.30/4,489.09 = 1,609.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.30x = 4,489.09 × 1,609.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.30x = 7,223,843.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,223,843.63/2,995.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.73

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