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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.22, 3,128.58 and 1,606.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.22, 3,128.58 and 1,606.83 is: 2,214.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.22 : 3,128.58 = 1,606.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.22/3,128.58 = 1,606.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.22x = 3,128.58 × 1,606.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.22x = 5,027,096.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,027,096.20/2,270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.37

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