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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,687.72, 7,032.30 and 1,609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,687.72, 7,032.30 and 1,609 is: 2,413.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,687.72 : 7,032.30 = 1,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,687.72/7,032.30 = 1,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,687.72x = 7,032.30 × 1,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,687.72x = 11,314,970.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,314,970.70/4,687.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.75

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