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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.58, 2,869.39 and 1,606.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.58, 2,869.39 and 1,606.73 is: 2,411.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.58 : 2,869.39 = 1,606.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.58/2,869.39 = 1,606.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.58x = 2,869.39 × 1,606.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.58x = 4,610,322.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610,322.66/1,911.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.79

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