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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.46, 3,110.61 and 1,607.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.46, 3,110.61 and 1,607.90 is: 2,411.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.46 : 3,110.61 = 1,607.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.46/3,110.61 = 1,607.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.46x = 3,110.61 × 1,607.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.46x = 5,001,549.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,001,549.82/2,074.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.01

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