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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.89, 2,445.98 and 1,308.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.89, 2,445.98 and 1,308.27 is: 1,958.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.89 : 2,445.98 = 1,308.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.89/2,445.98 = 1,308.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.89x = 2,445.98 × 1,308.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.89x = 3,199,995.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,995.71/1,633.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.51

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