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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.09, 2,224.40 and 1,237.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.09, 2,224.40 and 1,237.41 is: 1,708.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.09 : 2,224.40 = 1,237.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.09/2,224.40 = 1,237.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.09x = 2,224.40 × 1,237.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.09x = 2,752,488.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,488.62/1,611.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.46

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