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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.93, 7,601.54 and 1,605.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.93, 7,601.54 and 1,605.75 is: 2,407.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.93 : 7,601.54 = 1,605.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.93/7,601.54 = 1,605.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.93x = 7,601.54 × 1,605.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.93x = 12,206,164.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,206,164.83/5,070.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.09

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