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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.37, 2,446.95 and 1,136.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.37, 2,446.95 and 1,136.34 is: 1,704.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.37 : 2,446.95 = 1,136.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.37/2,446.95 = 1,136.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.37x = 2,446.95 × 1,136.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.37x = 2,780,567.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780,567.16/1,631.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.44

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