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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.62, 3,440.36 and 1,610.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.62, 3,440.36 and 1,610.02 is: 2,221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.62 : 3,440.36 = 1,610.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.62/3,440.36 = 1,610.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.62x = 3,440.36 × 1,610.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.62x = 5,539,048.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,539,048.41/2,493.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.29

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