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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.51, 3,195.77 and 1,610.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.51, 3,195.77 and 1,610.16 is: 2,220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.51 : 3,195.77 = 1,610.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.51/3,195.77 = 1,610.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.51x = 3,195.77 × 1,610.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.51x = 5,145,676.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,145,676.99/2,317.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.35

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