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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.97, 3,381.49 and 1,610.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.97, 3,381.49 and 1,610.75 is: 2,223.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.97 : 3,381.49 = 1,610.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.97/3,381.49 = 1,610.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.97x = 3,381.49 × 1,610.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.97x = 5,446,735.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,446,735.02/2,449.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.18

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