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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.67, 4,604.51 and 1,609.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.67, 4,604.51 and 1,609.24 is: 2,413.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.67 : 4,604.51 = 1,609.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.67/4,604.51 = 1,609.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.67x = 4,604.51 × 1,609.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.67x = 7,409,761.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,409,761.67/3,069.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.86

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