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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.21, 2,222.28 and 981.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.21, 2,222.28 and 981.11 is: 1,354.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.21 : 2,222.28 = 981.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.21/2,222.28 = 981.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.21x = 2,222.28 × 981.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.21x = 2,180,301.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,301.13/1,610.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.05

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