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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.31, 2,222.43 and 947.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.31, 2,222.43 and 947.23 is: 1,307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.31 : 2,222.43 = 947.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.31/2,222.43 = 947.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.31x = 2,222.43 × 947.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.31x = 2,105,152.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,152.37/1,610.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.30

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