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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.24, 2,250.27 and 1,041.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.24, 2,250.27 and 1,041.15 is: 1,436.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.24 : 2,250.27 = 1,041.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.24/2,250.27 = 1,041.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.24x = 2,250.27 × 1,041.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.24x = 2,342,868.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,868.61/1,631.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.25

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