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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.03, 2,216.94 and 1,046.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.03, 2,216.94 and 1,046.64 is: 1,444.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.03 : 2,216.94 = 1,046.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.03/2,216.94 = 1,046.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.03x = 2,216.94 × 1,046.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.03x = 2,320,340.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,340.65/1,606.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.76

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