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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.90, 4,727.70 and 1,611.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.90, 4,727.70 and 1,611.90 is: 2,418.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.90 : 4,727.70 = 1,611.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.90/4,727.70 = 1,611.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.90x = 4,727.70 × 1,611.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.90x = 7,620,579.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,620,579.63/3,150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.54

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