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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.41, 4,876.99 and 1,610.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.41, 4,876.99 and 1,610.03 is: 2,412.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.41 : 4,876.99 = 1,610.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.41/4,876.99 = 1,610.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.41x = 4,876.99 × 1,610.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.41x = 7,852,071.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,852,071.80/3,255.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.01

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