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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.09, 2,216.30 and 1,234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.09, 2,216.30 and 1,234.08 is: 1,701.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.09 : 2,216.30 = 1,234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.09/2,216.30 = 1,234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.09x = 2,216.30 × 1,234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.09x = 2,735,085.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,085.33/1,607.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.89

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