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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.31, 4,757.27 and 1,610.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.31, 4,757.27 and 1,610.40 is: 2,416.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.31 : 4,757.27 = 1,610.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.31/4,757.27 = 1,610.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.31x = 4,757.27 × 1,610.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.31x = 7,661,107.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,661,107.61/3,170.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.52

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