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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.66, 4,076.06 and 1,609.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.66, 4,076.06 and 1,609.27 is: 2,220.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.66 : 4,076.06 = 1,609.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.66/4,076.06 = 1,609.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.66x = 4,076.06 × 1,609.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.66x = 6,559,452.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,559,452.65/2,953.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.79

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