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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.32, 4,046.60 and 1,606.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.32, 4,046.60 and 1,606.11 is: 2,216.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.32 : 4,046.60 = 1,606.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.32/4,046.60 = 1,606.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.32x = 4,046.60 × 1,606.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.32x = 6,499,284.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,499,284.73/2,932.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216.43

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