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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.10, 3,960.50 and 1,611.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.10, 3,960.50 and 1,611.09 is: 2,223.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.10 : 3,960.50 = 1,611.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.10/3,960.50 = 1,611.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.10x = 3,960.50 × 1,611.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.10x = 6,380,713.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,380,713.89/2,870.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.17

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