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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.61, 2,218.03 and 1,010.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.61, 2,218.03 and 1,010.16 is: 1,393.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.61 : 2,218.03 = 1,010.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.61/2,218.03 = 1,010.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.61x = 2,218.03 × 1,010.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.61x = 2,240,565.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,565.18/1,607.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.72

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