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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.74, 2,419.08 and 995.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.74, 2,419.08 and 995.95 is: 1,495.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.74 : 2,419.08 = 995.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.74/2,419.08 = 995.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.74x = 2,419.08 × 995.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.74x = 2,409,282.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409,282.73/1,610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.76

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