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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.40, 2,447.72 and 1,015.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.40, 2,447.72 and 1,015.24 is: 1,521.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.40 : 2,447.72 = 1,015.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.40/2,447.72 = 1,015.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.40x = 2,447.72 × 1,015.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.40x = 2,485,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,012.06/1,633.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.37

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