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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.04, 2,398.38 and 1,106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.04, 2,398.38 and 1,106.22 is: 1,657.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.04 : 2,398.38 = 1,106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.04/2,398.38 = 1,106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.04x = 2,398.38 × 1,106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.04x = 2,653,135.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653,135.92/1,601.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.13

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