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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.12, 3,253.25 and 1,610.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.12, 3,253.25 and 1,610.80 is: 2,223.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.12 : 3,253.25 = 1,610.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.12/3,253.25 = 1,610.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.12x = 3,253.25 × 1,610.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.12x = 5,240,335.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,240,335.10/2,357.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.19

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