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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.04, 2,217.24 and 1,047.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.04, 2,217.24 and 1,047.08 is: 1,445.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.04 : 2,217.24 = 1,047.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.04/2,217.24 = 1,047.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.04x = 2,217.24 × 1,047.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.04x = 2,321,627.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,627.66/1,606.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.56

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