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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.47, 4,046.58 and 1,606.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.47, 4,046.58 and 1,606.19 is: 2,216.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.47 : 4,046.58 = 1,606.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.47/4,046.58 = 1,606.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.47x = 4,046.58 × 1,606.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.47x = 6,499,556.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,499,556.10/2,932.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216.41

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