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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.84, 2,216.09 and 1,274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.84, 2,216.09 and 1,274.74 is: 1,758.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.84 : 2,216.09 = 1,274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.84/2,216.09 = 1,274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.84x = 2,216.09 × 1,274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.84x = 2,824,921.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,921.11/1,606.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.07

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