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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.77, 4,637.66 and 1,610.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.77, 4,637.66 and 1,610.69 is: 2,416.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.77 : 4,637.66 = 1,610.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.77/4,637.66 = 1,610.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.77x = 4,637.66 × 1,610.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.77x = 7,469,801.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,469,801.34/3,091.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.03

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