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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.50, 2,427.24 and 1,073.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.50, 2,427.24 and 1,073.57 is: 1,610.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.50 : 2,427.24 = 1,073.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.50/2,427.24 = 1,073.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.50x = 2,427.24 × 1,073.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.50x = 2,605,799.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,799.91/1,618.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.01

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