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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.18, 3,236.76 and 1,610.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.18, 3,236.76 and 1,610.43 is: 2,416.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.18 : 3,236.76 = 1,610.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.18/3,236.76 = 1,610.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.18x = 3,236.76 × 1,610.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.18x = 5,212,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,212,581.48/2,157.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.38

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