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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.58, 3,108.53 and 1,610.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.58, 3,108.53 and 1,610.29 is: 2,416.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.58 : 3,108.53 = 1,610.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.58/3,108.53 = 1,610.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.58x = 3,108.53 × 1,610.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.58x = 5,005,631.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,005,631.03/2,071.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.33

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