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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.18, 3,382.69 and 1,610.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.18, 3,382.69 and 1,610.94 is: 2,408.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.18 : 3,382.69 = 1,610.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.18/3,382.69 = 1,610.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.18x = 3,382.69 × 1,610.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.18x = 5,449,310.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,449,310.63/2,262.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.88

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