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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,144.08, 4,717.56 and 1,606.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,144.08, 4,717.56 and 1,606.16 is: 2,409.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,144.08 : 4,717.56 = 1,606.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,144.08/4,717.56 = 1,606.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,144.08x = 4,717.56 × 1,606.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,144.08x = 7,577,156.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,577,156.17/3,144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,409.98

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