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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.40, 4,383.60 and 1,610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.40, 4,383.60 and 1,610.20 is: 2,415.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.40 : 4,383.60 = 1,610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.40/4,383.60 = 1,610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.40x = 4,383.60 × 1,610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.40x = 7,058,472.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,058,472.72/2,922.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.30

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