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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.91, 2,234.12 and 1,324.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.91, 2,234.12 and 1,324.67 is: 1,826.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.91 : 2,234.12 = 1,324.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.91/2,234.12 = 1,324.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.91x = 2,234.12 × 1,324.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.91x = 2,959,453.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,453.95/1,619.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.92

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