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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.55, 2,440.22 and 1,266.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.55, 2,440.22 and 1,266.99 is: 1,896.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.55 : 2,440.22 = 1,266.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.55/2,440.22 = 1,266.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.55x = 2,440.22 × 1,266.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.55x = 3,091,728.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,728.00/1,630.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.13

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