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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.04, 2,419.20 and 1,221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.04, 2,419.20 and 1,221.12 is: 1,833.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.04 : 2,419.20 = 1,221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.04/2,419.20 = 1,221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.04x = 2,419.20 × 1,221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.04x = 2,954,133.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,133.50/1,611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.68

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