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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.04, 2,950.92 and 1,610.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.04, 2,950.92 and 1,610.16 is: 2,225.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.04 : 2,950.92 = 1,610.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.04/2,950.92 = 1,610.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.04x = 2,950.92 × 1,610.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.04x = 4,751,453.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,751,453.35/2,135.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.46

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