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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.88, 2,252.16 and 933.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.88, 2,252.16 and 933.24 is: 1,287.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.88 : 2,252.16 = 933.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.88/2,252.16 = 933.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.88x = 2,252.16 × 933.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.88x = 2,101,805.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,805.80/1,631.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.97

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