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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.71, 3,032.73 and 1,610.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.71, 3,032.73 and 1,610.73 is: 2,222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.71 : 3,032.73 = 1,610.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.71/3,032.73 = 1,610.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.71x = 3,032.73 × 1,610.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.71x = 4,884,909.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,884,909.19/2,197.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.73

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