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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.94, 2,876.89 and 1,610.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.94, 2,876.89 and 1,610.77 is: 2,223.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.94 : 2,876.89 = 1,610.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.94/2,876.89 = 1,610.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.94x = 2,876.89 × 1,610.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.94x = 4,634,005.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,634,005.22/2,083.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.67

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