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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,909.68, 5,866.68 and 1,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,909.68, 5,866.68 and 1,601 is: 2,402.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,909.68 : 5,866.68 = 1,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,909.68/5,866.68 = 1,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,909.68x = 5,866.68 × 1,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,909.68x = 9,392,554.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,392,554.68/3,909.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.38

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