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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.91, 2,814.57 and 1,610.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.91, 2,814.57 and 1,610.02 is: 2,219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.91 : 2,814.57 = 1,610.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.91/2,814.57 = 1,610.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.91x = 2,814.57 × 1,610.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.91x = 4,531,513.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531,513.99/2,041.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.25

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