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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.22, 3,960.69 and 1,611.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.22, 3,960.69 and 1,611.09 is: 2,223.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.22 : 3,960.69 = 1,611.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.22/3,960.69 = 1,611.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.22x = 3,960.69 × 1,611.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.22x = 6,381,028.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,381,028.05/2,870.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.18

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