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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.92, 3,390.42 and 1,610.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.92, 3,390.42 and 1,610.24 is: 2,412.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.92 : 3,390.42 = 1,610.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.92/3,390.42 = 1,610.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.92x = 3,390.42 × 1,610.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.92x = 5,459,389.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,459,389.90/2,262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.54

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