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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.46, 2,221.69 and 1,113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.46, 2,221.69 and 1,113.80 is: 1,536.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.46 : 2,221.69 = 1,113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.46/2,221.69 = 1,113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.46x = 2,221.69 × 1,113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.46x = 2,474,504.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,504.43/1,610.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.52

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