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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.16, 3,668.34 and 1,610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.16, 3,668.34 and 1,610.20 is: 2,222.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.16 : 3,668.34 = 1,610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.16/3,668.34 = 1,610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.16x = 3,668.34 × 1,610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.16x = 5,906,761.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,906,761.07/2,658.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.12

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