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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.85, 2,221.59 and 937.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.85, 2,221.59 and 937.82 is: 1,294.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.85 : 2,221.59 = 937.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.85/2,221.59 = 937.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.85x = 2,221.59 × 937.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.85x = 2,083,451.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,451.53/1,609.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.19

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