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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.58, 6,566.97 and 1,606.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.58, 6,566.97 and 1,606.61 is: 2,408.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.58 : 6,566.97 = 1,606.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.58/6,566.97 = 1,606.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.58x = 6,566.97 × 1,606.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.58x = 10,550,520.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,550,520.81/4,380.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.48

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