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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.06, 3,686.92 and 1,610.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.06, 3,686.92 and 1,610.42 is: 2,222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.06 : 3,686.92 = 1,610.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.06/3,686.92 = 1,610.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.06x = 3,686.92 × 1,610.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.06x = 5,937,467.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,937,467.25/2,672.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.06

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