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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.16, 2,258.26 and 1,244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.16, 2,258.26 and 1,244.50 is: 1,715.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.16 : 2,258.26 = 1,244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.16/2,258.26 = 1,244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.16x = 2,258.26 × 1,244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.16x = 2,810,404.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810,404.57/1,638.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.59

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