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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.82, 2,409.90 and 1,216.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.82, 2,409.90 and 1,216.53 is: 1,823.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.82 : 2,409.90 = 1,216.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.82/2,409.90 = 1,216.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.82x = 2,409.90 × 1,216.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.82x = 2,931,715.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931,715.65/1,607.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.41

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