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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.89, 2,261.72 and 930.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.89, 2,261.72 and 930.72 is: 1,284.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.89 : 2,261.72 = 930.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.89/2,261.72 = 930.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.89x = 2,261.72 × 930.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.89x = 2,105,023.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,023.38/1,638.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.42

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