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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.79, 6,573.59 and 1,608.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.79, 6,573.59 and 1,608.35 is: 2,412.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.79 : 6,573.59 = 1,608.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.79/6,573.59 = 1,608.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.79x = 6,573.59 × 1,608.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.79x = 10,572,592.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,572,592.57/4,381.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.85

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