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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.41, 3,936.33 and 1,610.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.41, 3,936.33 and 1,610.41 is: 2,222.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.41 : 3,936.33 = 1,610.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.41/3,936.33 = 1,610.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.41x = 3,936.33 × 1,610.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.41x = 6,339,077.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,339,077.46/2,852.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.36

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