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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.04, 3,872.20 and 1,610.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.04, 3,872.20 and 1,610.19 is: 2,221.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.04 : 3,872.20 = 1,610.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.04/3,872.20 = 1,610.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.04x = 3,872.20 × 1,610.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.04x = 6,234,989.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,234,989.70/2,806.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.99

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