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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.92, 5,182.96 and 1,608.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.92, 5,182.96 and 1,608.44 is: 2,409.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.92 : 5,182.96 = 1,608.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.92/5,182.96 = 1,608.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.92x = 5,182.96 × 1,608.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.92x = 8,336,480.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,336,480.18/3,459.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,409.44

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