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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.36, 2,222.08 and 946.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.36, 2,222.08 and 946.82 is: 1,306.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.36 : 2,222.08 = 946.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.36/2,222.08 = 946.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.36x = 2,222.08 × 946.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.36x = 2,103,909.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,909.79/1,610.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.48

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