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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.05, 2,213.79 and 1,310.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.05, 2,213.79 and 1,310.81 is: 1,806.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.05 : 2,213.79 = 1,310.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.05/2,213.79 = 1,310.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.05x = 2,213.79 × 1,310.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.05x = 2,901,851.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,851.52/1,606.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.83

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