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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.15, 3,660.06 and 1,606.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.15, 3,660.06 and 1,606.20 is: 2,410.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.15 : 3,660.06 = 1,606.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.15/3,660.06 = 1,606.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.15x = 3,660.06 × 1,606.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.15x = 5,878,788.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,878,788.37/2,439.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.18

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