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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.64, 2,261.37 and 930.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.64, 2,261.37 and 930.47 is: 1,284.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.64 : 2,261.37 = 930.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.64/2,261.37 = 930.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.64x = 2,261.37 × 930.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.64x = 2,104,120.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,120.98/1,638.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.07

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