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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,936.67, 4,052.58 and 1,610.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,936.67, 4,052.58 and 1,610.38 is: 2,222.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,936.67 : 4,052.58 = 1,610.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,936.67/4,052.58 = 1,610.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,936.67x = 4,052.58 × 1,610.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,936.67x = 6,526,173.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,526,173.52/2,936.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.31

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