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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.92, 2,262.56 and 1,110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.92, 2,262.56 and 1,110.60 is: 1,533.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.92 : 2,262.56 = 1,110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.92/2,262.56 = 1,110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.92x = 2,262.56 × 1,110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.92x = 2,512,793.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,793.58/1,638.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.20

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