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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.18, 2,221.94 and 901.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.18, 2,221.94 and 901.91 is: 1,244.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.18 : 2,221.94 = 901.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.18/2,221.94 = 901.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.18x = 2,221.94 × 901.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.18x = 2,003,974.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,974.29/1,610.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.57

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