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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.10, 2,221.92 and 911.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.10, 2,221.92 and 911.44 is: 1,257.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.10 : 2,221.92 = 911.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.10/2,221.92 = 911.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.10x = 2,221.92 × 911.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.10x = 2,025,146.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,146.76/1,610.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.78

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