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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.53, 2,216.93 and 1,359.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.53, 2,216.93 and 1,359.37 is: 1,874.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.53 : 2,216.93 = 1,359.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.53/2,216.93 = 1,359.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.53x = 2,216.93 × 1,359.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.53x = 3,013,628.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,628.13/1,607.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.69

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