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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,893.70, 7,340.55 and 1,606.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,893.70, 7,340.55 and 1,606.90 is: 2,410.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,893.70 : 7,340.55 = 1,606.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,893.70/7,340.55 = 1,606.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,893.70x = 7,340.55 × 1,606.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,893.70x = 11,795,529.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,795,529.80/4,893.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.35

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