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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.14, 2,413.61 and 915.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.14, 2,413.61 and 915.37 is: 1,372.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.14 : 2,413.61 = 915.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.14/2,413.61 = 915.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.14x = 2,413.61 × 915.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.14x = 2,209,346.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,346.19/1,610.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.15

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