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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,069.82, 6,104.74 and 1,605

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,069.82, 6,104.74 and 1,605 is: 2,407.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,069.82 : 6,104.74 = 1,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,069.82/6,104.74 = 1,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,069.82x = 6,104.74 × 1,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,069.82x = 9,798,107.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,798,107.70/4,069.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.50

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