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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.08, 6,570.96 and 1,606.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.08, 6,570.96 and 1,606.66 is: 2,409.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.08 : 6,570.96 = 1,606.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.08/6,570.96 = 1,606.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.08x = 6,570.96 × 1,606.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.08x = 10,557,298.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,557,298.59/4,382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,409.20

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