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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,897.62, 7,346.89 and 1,610.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,897.62, 7,346.89 and 1,610.72 is: 2,416.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,897.62 : 7,346.89 = 1,610.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,897.62/7,346.89 = 1,610.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,897.62x = 7,346.89 × 1,610.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,897.62x = 11,833,782.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,833,782.66/4,897.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.23

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