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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.63, 4,746.97 and 1,604.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.63, 4,746.97 and 1,604.71 is: 2,403.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.63 : 4,746.97 = 1,604.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.63/4,746.97 = 1,604.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.63x = 4,746.97 × 1,604.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.63x = 7,617,510.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,617,510.23/3,169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.28

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