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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.03, 2,251.04 and 1,184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.03, 2,251.04 and 1,184.36 is: 1,634.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.03 : 2,251.04 = 1,184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.03/2,251.04 = 1,184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.03x = 2,251.04 × 1,184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.03x = 2,666,024.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,024.56/1,631.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.57

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