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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.38, 3,325.19 and 1,571.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.38, 3,325.19 and 1,571.81 is: 2,168.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.38 : 3,325.19 = 1,571.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.38/3,325.19 = 1,571.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.38x = 3,325.19 × 1,571.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.38x = 5,226,542.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,226,542.41/2,410.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.35

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