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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.52, 3,250.80 and 1,610.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.52, 3,250.80 and 1,610.36 is: 2,221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.52 : 3,250.80 = 1,610.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.52/3,250.80 = 1,610.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.52x = 3,250.80 × 1,610.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.52x = 5,234,958.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,234,958.29/2,356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.48

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