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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.40, 4,883.02 and 1,610.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.40, 4,883.02 and 1,610.01 is: 2,415.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.40 : 4,883.02 = 1,610.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.40/4,883.02 = 1,610.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.40x = 4,883.02 × 1,610.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.40x = 7,861,707.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,861,707.01/3,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.72

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