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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.94, 3,960.16 and 1,610.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.94, 3,960.16 and 1,610.93 is: 2,222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.94 : 3,960.16 = 1,610.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.94/3,960.16 = 1,610.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.94x = 3,960.16 × 1,610.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.94x = 6,379,546.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,379,546.42/2,869.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.88

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