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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.36, 2,262.06 and 1,049.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.36, 2,262.06 and 1,049.64 is: 1,449.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.36 : 2,262.06 = 1,049.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.36/2,262.06 = 1,049.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.36x = 2,262.06 × 1,049.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.36x = 2,374,348.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,348.66/1,638.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.22

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