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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.44, 4,143.48 and 1,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.44, 4,143.48 and 1,606 is: 2,411.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.44 : 4,143.48 = 1,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.44/4,143.48 = 1,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.44x = 4,143.48 × 1,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.44x = 6,654,428.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,654,428.88/2,759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.51

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