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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.77, 3,960.48 and 1,610.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.77, 3,960.48 and 1,610.94 is: 2,223.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.77 : 3,960.48 = 1,610.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.77/3,960.48 = 1,610.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.77x = 3,960.48 × 1,610.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.77x = 6,380,095.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,380,095.65/2,869.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.21

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