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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.20, 2,946.80 and 1,610.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.20, 2,946.80 and 1,610.40 is: 2,222.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.20 : 2,946.80 = 1,610.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.20/2,946.80 = 1,610.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.20x = 2,946.80 × 1,610.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.20x = 4,745,526.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,745,526.72/2,135.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.52

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