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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,602.36, 2,210.04 and 1,161.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,602.36, 2,210.04 and 1,161.72 is: 1,602.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,602.36 : 2,210.04 = 1,161.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,602.36/2,210.04 = 1,161.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,602.36x = 2,210.04 × 1,161.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,602.36x = 2,567,447.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,447.67/1,602.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.29

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