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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.37, 2,223.37 and 1,236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.37, 2,223.37 and 1,236.68 is: 1,707.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.37 : 2,223.37 = 1,236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.37/2,223.37 = 1,236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.37x = 2,223.37 × 1,236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.37x = 2,749,589.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,589.19/1,610.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.43

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