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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.60, 5,011.18 and 1,609.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.60, 5,011.18 and 1,609.56 is: 2,411.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.60 : 5,011.18 = 1,609.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.60/5,011.18 = 1,609.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.60x = 5,011.18 × 1,609.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.60x = 8,065,794.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,065,794.88/3,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.59

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