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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.93, 2,464.08 and 1,316.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.93, 2,464.08 and 1,316.55 is: 1,979.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.93 : 2,464.08 = 1,316.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.93/2,464.08 = 1,316.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.93x = 2,464.08 × 1,316.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.93x = 3,244,084.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244,084.52/1,638.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.39

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