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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,931.67, 4,045.76 and 1,605.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,931.67, 4,045.76 and 1,605.39 is: 2,215.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,931.67 : 4,045.76 = 1,605.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,931.67/4,045.76 = 1,605.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,931.67x = 4,045.76 × 1,605.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,931.67x = 6,495,022.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,495,022.65/2,931.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.47

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