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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.48, 2,222.51 and 1,139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.48, 2,222.51 and 1,139.22 is: 1,572.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.48 : 2,222.51 = 1,139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.48/2,222.51 = 1,139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.48x = 2,222.51 × 1,139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.48x = 2,531,922.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,922.15/1,610.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.16

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