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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.27, 4,078.25 and 1,610.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.27, 4,078.25 and 1,610.87 is: 2,222.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.27 : 4,078.25 = 1,610.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.27/4,078.25 = 1,610.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.27x = 4,078.25 × 1,610.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.27x = 6,569,530.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,569,530.58/2,955.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.99

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