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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.91, 2,210.67 and 938.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.91, 2,210.67 and 938.79 is: 1,295.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.91 : 2,210.67 = 938.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.91/2,210.67 = 938.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.91x = 2,210.67 × 938.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.91x = 2,075,354.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,354.89/1,601.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.55

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