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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.58, 4,753.56 and 1,609.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.58, 4,753.56 and 1,609.86 is: 2,413.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.58 : 4,753.56 = 1,609.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.58/4,753.56 = 1,609.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.58x = 4,753.56 × 1,609.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.58x = 7,652,566.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,652,566.10/3,170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.62

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