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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.16, 3,137.76 and 1,610.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.16, 3,137.76 and 1,610.96 is: 2,220.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.16 : 3,137.76 = 1,610.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.16/3,137.76 = 1,610.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.16x = 3,137.76 × 1,610.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.16x = 5,054,805.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,054,805.85/2,276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.76

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