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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,065.76, 6,098.72 and 1,600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,065.76, 6,098.72 and 1,600 is: 2,400.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,065.76 : 6,098.72 = 1,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,065.76/6,098.72 = 1,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,065.76x = 6,098.72 × 1,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,065.76x = 9,757,952
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,757,952/4,065.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,400.03

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