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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.48, 2,443.56 and 937.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.48, 2,443.56 and 937.12 is: 1,404.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.48 : 2,443.56 = 937.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.48/2,443.56 = 937.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.48x = 2,443.56 × 937.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.48x = 2,289,908.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,908.95/1,630.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.44

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