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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.19, 2,989.70 and 1,610.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.19, 2,989.70 and 1,610.35 is: 2,222.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.19 : 2,989.70 = 1,610.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.19/2,989.70 = 1,610.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.19x = 2,989.70 × 1,610.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.19x = 4,814,463.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,814,463.40/2,166.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.55

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