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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.08, 2,403.84 and 1,272.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.08, 2,403.84 and 1,272.22 is: 1,910.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.08 : 2,403.84 = 1,272.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.08/2,403.84 = 1,272.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.08x = 2,403.84 × 1,272.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.08x = 3,058,213.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,213.32/1,601.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.09

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