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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.03, 3,321.39 and 1,610.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.03, 3,321.39 and 1,610.61 is: 2,223.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.03 : 3,321.39 = 1,610.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.03/3,321.39 = 1,610.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.03x = 3,321.39 × 1,610.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.03x = 5,349,463.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,349,463.95/2,406.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.36

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