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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.03, 4,882.55 and 1,610.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.03, 4,882.55 and 1,610.82 is: 2,416.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.03 : 4,882.55 = 1,610.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.03/4,882.55 = 1,610.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.03x = 4,882.55 × 1,610.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.03x = 7,864,901.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,864,901.14/3,255.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.23

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