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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.73, 4,381.82 and 1,607.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.73, 4,381.82 and 1,607.06 is: 2,407.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.73 : 4,381.82 = 1,607.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.73/4,381.82 = 1,607.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.73x = 4,381.82 × 1,607.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.73x = 7,041,817.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,041,817.70/2,924.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.68

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