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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.96, 2,218.46 and 1,084.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.96, 2,218.46 and 1,084.28 is: 1,495.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.96 : 2,218.46 = 1,084.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.96/2,218.46 = 1,084.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.96x = 2,218.46 × 1,084.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.96x = 2,405,431.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,431.81/1,607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.95

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