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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.59, 4,606.56 and 1,609.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.59, 4,606.56 and 1,609.35 is: 2,414.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.59 : 4,606.56 = 1,609.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.59/4,606.56 = 1,609.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.59x = 4,606.56 × 1,609.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.59x = 7,413,567.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,413,567.34/3,070.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.38

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