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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.06, 2,215.53 and 1,047.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.06, 2,215.53 and 1,047.46 is: 1,444.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.06 : 2,215.53 = 1,047.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.06/2,215.53 = 1,047.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.06x = 2,215.53 × 1,047.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.06x = 2,320,679.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,679.05/1,606.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.95

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