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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.15, 3,512.88 and 1,610.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.15, 3,512.88 and 1,610.55 is: 2,414.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.15 : 3,512.88 = 1,610.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.15/3,512.88 = 1,610.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.15x = 3,512.88 × 1,610.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.15x = 5,657,668.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,657,668.88/2,343.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.56

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