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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.05, 2,413.58 and 1,244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.05, 2,413.58 and 1,244.10 is: 1,866.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.05 : 2,413.58 = 1,244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.05/2,413.58 = 1,244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.05x = 2,413.58 × 1,244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.05x = 3,002,728.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,728.66/1,609.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.15

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