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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.58, 3,050.51 and 1,610.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.58, 3,050.51 and 1,610.13 is: 2,223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.58 : 3,050.51 = 1,610.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.58/3,050.51 = 1,610.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.58x = 3,050.51 × 1,610.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.58x = 4,911,706.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,911,706.44/2,208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.92

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