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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.70, 3,703.41 and 1,606.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.70, 3,703.41 and 1,606.86 is: 2,410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.70 : 3,703.41 = 1,606.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.70/3,703.41 = 1,606.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.70x = 3,703.41 × 1,606.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.70x = 5,950,861.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,950,861.39/2,468.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.52

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