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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.15, 3,666.06 and 1,610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.15, 3,666.06 and 1,610.20 is: 2,416.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.15 : 3,666.06 = 1,610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.15/3,666.06 = 1,610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.15x = 3,666.06 × 1,610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.15x = 5,903,089.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,903,089.81/2,443.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.18

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