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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.13, 2,223.99 and 1,241.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.13, 2,223.99 and 1,241.58 is: 1,714.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.13 : 2,223.99 = 1,241.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.13/2,223.99 = 1,241.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.13x = 2,223.99 × 1,241.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.13x = 2,761,261.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,261.50/1,610.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.93

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