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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,936.62, 4,052.51 and 1,610.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,936.62, 4,052.51 and 1,610.30 is: 2,222.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,936.62 : 4,052.51 = 1,610.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,936.62/4,052.51 = 1,610.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,936.62x = 4,052.51 × 1,610.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,936.62x = 6,525,756.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,525,756.85/2,936.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.20

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