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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.10, 2,221.97 and 901.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.10, 2,221.97 and 901.96 is: 1,244.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.10 : 2,221.97 = 901.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.10/2,221.97 = 901.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.10x = 2,221.97 × 901.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.10x = 2,004,133.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,133.62/1,610.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.73

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