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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.84, 3,525.60 and 1,610.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.84, 3,525.60 and 1,610.00 is: 2,220.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.84 : 3,525.60 = 1,610.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.84/3,525.60 = 1,610.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.84x = 3,525.60 × 1,610.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.84x = 5,676,198.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,676,198.37/2,555.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.88

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