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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,557.70, 5,337.46 and 1,610.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,557.70, 5,337.46 and 1,610.06 is: 2,415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,557.70 : 5,337.46 = 1,610.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,557.70/5,337.46 = 1,610.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,557.70x = 5,337.46 × 1,610.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,557.70x = 8,593,630.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,593,630.85/3,557.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.50

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