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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.46, 7,604.12 and 1,606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.46, 7,604.12 and 1,606.72 is: 2,410.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.46 : 7,604.12 = 1,606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.46/7,604.12 = 1,606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.46x = 7,604.12 × 1,606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.46x = 12,217,691.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,217,691.69/5,069.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.06

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