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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.91, 2,244.11 and 1,332.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.91, 2,244.11 and 1,332.45 is: 1,835.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.91 : 2,244.11 = 1,332.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.91/2,244.11 = 1,332.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.91x = 2,244.11 × 1,332.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.91x = 2,990,157.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,157.71/1,628.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.68

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