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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.54, 4,055.60 and 1,610.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.54, 4,055.60 and 1,610.42 is: 2,414.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.54 : 4,055.60 = 1,610.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.54/4,055.60 = 1,610.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.54x = 4,055.60 × 1,610.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.54x = 6,531,203.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,531,203.10/2,705.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.02

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