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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.68, 5,045.52 and 1,608.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.68, 5,045.52 and 1,608.72 is: 2,414.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.68 : 5,045.52 = 1,608.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.68/5,045.52 = 1,608.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.68x = 5,045.52 × 1,608.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.68x = 8,116,828.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,116,828.93/3,361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.52

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