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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.02, 2,246.49 and 1,187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.02, 2,246.49 and 1,187.22 is: 1,636.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.02 : 2,246.49 = 1,187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.02/2,246.49 = 1,187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.02x = 2,246.49 × 1,187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.02x = 2,667,077.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,077.86/1,630.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.22

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