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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.76, 3,441.60 and 1,610.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.76, 3,441.60 and 1,610.16 is: 2,223.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.76 : 3,441.60 = 1,610.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.76/3,441.60 = 1,610.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.76x = 3,441.60 × 1,610.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.76x = 5,541,526.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,541,526.66/2,492.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.05

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