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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.88, 7,604.80 and 1,607.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.88, 7,604.80 and 1,607.12 is: 2,410.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.88 : 7,604.80 = 1,607.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.88/7,604.80 = 1,607.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.88x = 7,604.80 × 1,607.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.88x = 12,221,826.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,221,826.18/5,069.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.67

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