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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.46, 2,222.16 and 947.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.46, 2,222.16 and 947.34 is: 1,307.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.46 : 2,222.16 = 947.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.46/2,222.16 = 947.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.46x = 2,222.16 × 947.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.46x = 2,105,141.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,141.05/1,610.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.17

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