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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.96, 2,221.88 and 1,087.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.96, 2,221.88 and 1,087.08 is: 1,498.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.96 : 2,221.88 = 1,087.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.96/2,221.88 = 1,087.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.96x = 2,221.88 × 1,087.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.96x = 2,415,361.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,361.31/1,611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.40

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