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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.41, 2,223.62 and 1,236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.41, 2,223.62 and 1,236.80 is: 1,707.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.41 : 2,223.62 = 1,236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.41/2,223.62 = 1,236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.41x = 2,223.62 × 1,236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.41x = 2,750,173.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,173.22/1,610.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.75

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