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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.60, 2,320.22 and 1,083.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.60, 2,320.22 and 1,083.02 is: 1,494.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.60 : 2,320.22 = 1,083.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.60/2,320.22 = 1,083.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.60x = 2,320.22 × 1,083.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.60x = 2,512,844.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,844.66/1,681.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.32

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