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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.58, 2,454.30 and 943.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.58, 2,454.30 and 943.24 is: 1,415.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.58 : 2,454.30 = 943.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.58/2,454.30 = 943.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.58x = 2,454.30 × 943.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.58x = 2,314,993.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,314,993.93/1,635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.40

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