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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.84, 2,017.64 and 1,216.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.84, 2,017.64 and 1,216.32 is: 1,824.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.84 : 2,017.64 = 1,216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.84/2,017.64 = 1,216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.84x = 2,017.64 × 1,216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.84x = 2,454,095.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,095.88/1,344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.82

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