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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.91, 2,210.90 and 1,339.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.91, 2,210.90 and 1,339.83 is: 1,849.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.91 : 2,210.90 = 1,339.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.91/2,210.90 = 1,339.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.91x = 2,210.90 × 1,339.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.91x = 2,962,223.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,223.45/1,601.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.18

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