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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.89, 6,571.76 and 1,606.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.89, 6,571.76 and 1,606.91 is: 2,410.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.89 : 6,571.76 = 1,606.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.89/6,571.76 = 1,606.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.89x = 6,571.76 × 1,606.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.89x = 10,560,185.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,560,185.97/4,380.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.51

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