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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.78, 4,882.42 and 1,610.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.78, 4,882.42 and 1,610.88 is: 2,416.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.78 : 4,882.42 = 1,610.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.78/4,882.42 = 1,610.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.78x = 4,882.42 × 1,610.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.78x = 7,864,992.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,864,992.73/3,254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.44

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