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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.59, 2,876.74 and 1,610.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.59, 2,876.74 and 1,610.66 is: 2,223.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.59 : 2,876.74 = 1,610.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.59/2,876.74 = 1,610.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.59x = 2,876.74 × 1,610.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.59x = 4,633,453.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,453.21/2,083.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.78

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