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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.55, 4,046.94 and 1,606.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.55, 4,046.94 and 1,606.28 is: 2,216.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.55 : 4,046.94 = 1,606.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.55/4,046.94 = 1,606.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.55x = 4,046.94 × 1,606.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.55x = 6,500,498.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,500,498.55/2,932.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216.67

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