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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.71, 3,321.84 and 1,610.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.71, 3,321.84 and 1,610.08 is: 2,222.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.71 : 3,321.84 = 1,610.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.71/3,321.84 = 1,610.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.71x = 3,321.84 × 1,610.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.71x = 5,348,425.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,348,425.88/2,406.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.30

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