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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.87, 2,222.10 and 947.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.87, 2,222.10 and 947.61 is: 1,307.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.87 : 2,222.10 = 947.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.87/2,222.10 = 947.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.87x = 2,222.10 × 947.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.87x = 2,105,684.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,684.18/1,610.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.18

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