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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.59, 6,571.49 and 1,607.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.59, 6,571.49 and 1,607.31 is: 2,410.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.59 : 6,571.49 = 1,607.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.59/6,571.49 = 1,607.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.59x = 6,571.49 × 1,607.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.59x = 10,562,413.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,562,413.56/4,381.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.64

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