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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.49, 2,222.17 and 947.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.49, 2,222.17 and 947.10 is: 1,306.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.49 : 2,222.17 = 947.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.49/2,222.17 = 947.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.49x = 2,222.17 × 947.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.49x = 2,104,617.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,617.21/1,610.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.82

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