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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.44, 7,605.38 and 1,606.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.44, 7,605.38 and 1,606.69 is: 2,410.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.44 : 7,605.38 = 1,606.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.44/7,605.38 = 1,606.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.44x = 7,605.38 × 1,606.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.44x = 12,219,460.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,219,460.95/5,069.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.42

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