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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.87, 2,261.44 and 930.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.87, 2,261.44 and 930.79 is: 1,284.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.87 : 2,261.44 = 930.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.87/2,261.44 = 930.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.87x = 2,261.44 × 930.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.87x = 2,104,923.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,923.41/1,638.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.38

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