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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.31, 3,936.19 and 1,610.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.31, 3,936.19 and 1,610.31 is: 2,222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.31 : 3,936.19 = 1,610.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.31/3,936.19 = 1,610.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.31x = 3,936.19 × 1,610.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.31x = 6,338,486.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,338,486.12/2,852.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.23

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