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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.67, 2,417.94 and 1,340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.67, 2,417.94 and 1,340.04 is: 2,011.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.67 : 2,417.94 = 1,340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.67/2,417.94 = 1,340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.67x = 2,417.94 × 1,340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.67x = 3,240,136.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,136.32/1,610.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.67

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