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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.43, 2,397.70 and 1,210.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.43, 2,397.70 and 1,210.26 is: 1,812.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.43 : 2,397.70 = 1,210.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.43/2,397.70 = 1,210.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.43x = 2,397.70 × 1,210.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.43x = 2,901,840.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,840.40/1,601.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.03

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