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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.28, 4,362.88 and 1,609.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.28, 4,362.88 and 1,609.76 is: 2,415.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.28 : 4,362.88 = 1,609.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.28/4,362.88 = 1,609.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.28x = 4,362.88 × 1,609.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.28x = 7,023,189.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,023,189.71/2,907.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.73

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