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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.70, 2,413.35 and 1,244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.70, 2,413.35 and 1,244.10 is: 1,867.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.70 : 2,413.35 = 1,244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.70/2,413.35 = 1,244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.70x = 2,413.35 × 1,244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.70x = 3,002,448.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,448.74/1,607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.54

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