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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.09, 2,261.73 and 1,008.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.09, 2,261.73 and 1,008.81 is: 1,392.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.09 : 2,261.73 = 1,008.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.09/2,261.73 = 1,008.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.09x = 2,261.73 × 1,008.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.09x = 2,281,655.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,655.84/1,638.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.88

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