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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.15, 2,424.11 and 1,230.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.15, 2,424.11 and 1,230.73 is: 1,842.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.15 : 2,424.11 = 1,230.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.15/2,424.11 = 1,230.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.15x = 2,424.11 × 1,230.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.15x = 2,983,424.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,424.90/1,619.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.59

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