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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.64, 4,358.10 and 1,609.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.64, 4,358.10 and 1,609.02 is: 2,412.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.64 : 4,358.10 = 1,609.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.64/4,358.10 = 1,609.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.64x = 4,358.10 × 1,609.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.64x = 7,012,270.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,012,270.06/2,906.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.50

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