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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.27, 3,439.65 and 1,610.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.27, 3,439.65 and 1,610.66 is: 2,222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.27 : 3,439.65 = 1,610.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.27/3,439.65 = 1,610.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.27x = 3,439.65 × 1,610.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.27x = 5,540,089.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,540,089.47/2,492.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.91

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