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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.96, 3,031.59 and 1,610.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.96, 3,031.59 and 1,610.26 is: 2,413.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.96 : 3,031.59 = 1,610.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.96/3,031.59 = 1,610.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.96x = 3,031.59 × 1,610.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.96x = 4,881,648.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,881,648.11/2,022.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.12

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