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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.16, 2,216.78 and 934.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.16, 2,216.78 and 934.17 is: 1,289.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.16 : 2,216.78 = 934.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.16/2,216.78 = 934.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.16x = 2,216.78 × 934.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.16x = 2,070,841.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,841.50/1,606.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.32

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