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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.22, 3,959.31 and 1,610.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.22, 3,959.31 and 1,610.09 is: 2,221.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.22 : 3,959.31 = 1,610.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.22/3,959.31 = 1,610.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.22x = 3,959.31 × 1,610.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.22x = 6,374,845.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,374,845.44/2,869.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.80

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