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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.53, 4,877.18 and 1,610.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.53, 4,877.18 and 1,610.15 is: 2,412.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.53 : 4,877.18 = 1,610.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.53/4,877.18 = 1,610.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.53x = 4,877.18 × 1,610.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.53x = 7,852,983.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,852,983.33/3,255.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.20

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