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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.77, 3,524.91 and 1,610.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.77, 3,524.91 and 1,610.08 is: 2,223.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.77 : 3,524.91 = 1,610.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.77/3,524.91 = 1,610.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.77x = 3,524.91 × 1,610.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.77x = 5,675,387.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675,387.09/2,552.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.23

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