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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.43, 2,222.42 and 947.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.43, 2,222.42 and 947.15 is: 1,307.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.43 : 2,222.42 = 947.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.43/2,222.42 = 947.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.43x = 2,222.42 × 947.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.43x = 2,104,965.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,965.10/1,610.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.08

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