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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.50, 2,390.80 and 1,487.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.50, 2,390.80 and 1,487.29 is: 2,220.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.50 : 2,390.80 = 1,487.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.50/2,390.80 = 1,487.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.50x = 2,390.80 × 1,487.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.50x = 3,555,803.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,803.24/1,601.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.30

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