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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.91, 2,219.53 and 1,445.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.91, 2,219.53 and 1,445.88 is: 1,993.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.91 : 2,219.53 = 1,445.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.91/2,219.53 = 1,445.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.91x = 2,219.53 × 1,445.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.91x = 3,209,166.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,166.81/1,609.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.39

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