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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.01, 4,753.41 and 1,608.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.01, 4,753.41 and 1,608.09 is: 2,413.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.01 : 4,753.41 = 1,608.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.01/4,753.41 = 1,608.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.01x = 4,753.41 × 1,608.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.01x = 7,643,911.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643,911.09/3,167.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.60

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