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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.61, 2,261.13 and 1,008.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.61, 2,261.13 and 1,008.99 is: 1,393.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.61 : 2,261.13 = 1,008.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.61/2,261.13 = 1,008.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.61x = 2,261.13 × 1,008.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.61x = 2,281,457.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,457.56/1,637.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.16

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