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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.71, 3,958.98 and 1,610.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.71, 3,958.98 and 1,610.16 is: 2,222.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.71 : 3,958.98 = 1,610.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.71/3,958.98 = 1,610.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.71x = 3,958.98 × 1,610.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.71x = 6,374,583.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,374,583.19/2,868.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.11

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