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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.24, 3,959.54 and 1,610.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.24, 3,959.54 and 1,610.36 is: 2,222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.24 : 3,959.54 = 1,610.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.24/3,959.54 = 1,610.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.24x = 3,959.54 × 1,610.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.24x = 6,376,284.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,376,284.83/2,869.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.29

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