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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.76, 5,047.83 and 1,609.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.76, 5,047.83 and 1,609.68 is: 2,414.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.76 : 5,047.83 = 1,609.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.76/5,047.83 = 1,609.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.76x = 5,047.83 × 1,609.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.76x = 8,125,390.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,125,390.99/3,365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.13

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