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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.99, 2,208.75 and 1,336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.99, 2,208.75 and 1,336.82 is: 1,843.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.99 : 2,208.75 = 1,336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.99/2,208.75 = 1,336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.99x = 2,208.75 × 1,336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.99x = 2,952,690.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,690.13/1,601.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.14

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