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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.60, 2,447.88 and 1,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.60, 2,447.88 and 1,220.80 is: 1,829.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.60 : 2,447.88 = 1,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.60/2,447.88 = 1,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.60x = 2,447.88 × 1,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.60x = 2,988,371.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,371.90/1,633.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.32

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