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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788.32, 3,848.58 and 1,610.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788.32, 3,848.58 and 1,610.13 is: 2,222.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788.32 : 3,848.58 = 1,610.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788.32/3,848.58 = 1,610.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788.32x = 3,848.58 × 1,610.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788.32x = 6,196,714.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,196,714.12/2,788.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.38

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