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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.84, 3,441.78 and 1,610.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.84, 3,441.78 and 1,610.14 is: 2,222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.84 : 3,441.78 = 1,610.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.84/3,441.78 = 1,610.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.84x = 3,441.78 × 1,610.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.84x = 5,541,747.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,541,747.65/2,493.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.17

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