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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.73, 6,573.22 and 1,608.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.73, 6,573.22 and 1,608.46 is: 2,412.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.73 : 6,573.22 = 1,608.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.73/6,573.22 = 1,608.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.73x = 6,573.22 × 1,608.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.73x = 10,572,740.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,572,740.99/4,382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.36

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