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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.72, 2,246.84 and 1,183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.72, 2,246.84 and 1,183.92 is: 1,635.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.72 : 2,246.84 = 1,183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.72/2,246.84 = 1,183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.72x = 2,246.84 × 1,183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.72x = 2,660,078.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,078.81/1,626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.24

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