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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.72, 2,247.84 and 1,423.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.72, 2,247.84 and 1,423.12 is: 1,958.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.72 : 2,247.84 = 1,423.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.72/2,247.84 = 1,423.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.72x = 2,247.84 × 1,423.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.72x = 3,198,946.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,946.06/1,633.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.07

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