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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.68, 3,231.96 and 1,610.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.68, 3,231.96 and 1,610.50 is: 2,410.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.68 : 3,231.96 = 1,610.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.68/3,231.96 = 1,610.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.68x = 3,231.96 × 1,610.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.68x = 5,205,071.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,205,071.58/2,159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.11

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