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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.16, 2,261.39 and 1,140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.16, 2,261.39 and 1,140.62 is: 1,574.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.16 : 2,261.39 = 1,140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.16/2,261.39 = 1,140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.16x = 2,261.39 × 1,140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.16x = 2,579,369.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,369.65/1,638.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.56

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