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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.91, 2,223.33 and 1,348.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.91, 2,223.33 and 1,348.83 is: 1,861.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.91 : 2,223.33 = 1,348.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.91/2,223.33 = 1,348.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.91x = 2,223.33 × 1,348.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.91x = 2,998,894.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,894.20/1,610.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.61

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