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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.06, 4,602.96 and 1,610.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.06, 4,602.96 and 1,610.24 is: 2,414.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.06 : 4,602.96 = 1,610.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.06/4,602.96 = 1,610.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.06x = 4,602.96 × 1,610.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.06x = 7,411,870.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,411,870.31/3,070.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.24

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