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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.13, 4,053.36 and 1,610.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.13, 4,053.36 and 1,610.88 is: 2,223.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.13 : 4,053.36 = 1,610.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.13/4,053.36 = 1,610.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.13x = 4,053.36 × 1,610.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.13x = 6,529,468.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,529,468.50/2,937.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.08

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