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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.89, 4,745.70 and 1,602.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.89, 4,745.70 and 1,602.98 is: 2,405.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.89 : 4,745.70 = 1,602.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.89/4,745.70 = 1,602.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.89x = 4,745.70 × 1,602.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.89x = 7,607,238.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,607,238.46/3,161.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.91

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