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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.95, 2,261.94 and 1,009.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.95, 2,261.94 and 1,009.36 is: 1,393.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.95 : 2,261.94 = 1,009.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.95/2,261.94 = 1,009.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.95x = 2,261.94 × 1,009.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.95x = 2,283,106.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,106.10/1,638.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.03

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