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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.27, 2,216.04 and 1,354.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.27, 2,216.04 and 1,354.55 is: 1,867.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.27 : 2,216.04 = 1,354.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.27/2,216.04 = 1,354.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.27x = 2,216.04 × 1,354.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.27x = 3,001,736.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,736.98/1,607.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.60

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