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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.41, 2,830.80 and 1,610.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.41, 2,830.80 and 1,610.37 is: 2,222.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.41 : 2,830.80 = 1,610.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.41/2,830.80 = 1,610.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.41x = 2,830.80 × 1,610.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.41x = 4,558,635.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558,635.40/2,051.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.20

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