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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.41, 3,959.46 and 1,610.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.41, 3,959.46 and 1,610.49 is: 2,222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.41 : 3,959.46 = 1,610.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.41/3,959.46 = 1,610.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.41x = 3,959.46 × 1,610.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.41x = 6,376,670.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,376,670.74/2,869.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.29

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