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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.44, 4,082.79 and 1,610.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.44, 4,082.79 and 1,610.91 is: 2,418.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.44 : 4,082.79 = 1,610.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.44/4,082.79 = 1,610.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.44x = 4,082.79 × 1,610.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.44x = 6,577,007.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,577,007.24/2,719.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.52

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