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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.46, 3,614.11 and 1,610.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.46, 3,614.11 and 1,610.41 is: 2,222.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.46 : 3,614.11 = 1,610.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.46/3,614.11 = 1,610.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.46x = 3,614.11 × 1,610.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.46x = 5,820,198.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,820,198.89/2,618.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.76

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