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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.08, 5,007.68 and 1,609.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.08, 5,007.68 and 1,609.92 is: 2,413.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.08 : 5,007.68 = 1,609.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.08/5,007.68 = 1,609.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.08x = 5,007.68 × 1,609.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.08x = 8,061,964.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,061,964.19/3,340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.70

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