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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.46, 2,210.76 and 938.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.46, 2,210.76 and 938.22 is: 1,295.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.46 : 2,210.76 = 938.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.46/2,210.76 = 938.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.46x = 2,210.76 × 938.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.46x = 2,074,179.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,179.25/1,601.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.18

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